Miss Bretherton (1884)

Miss Bretherton is a novel written by Mary Augusta Ward, first published in 1884. The story follows the life of a young and talented actress, Zillah Bretherton, who rises to fame in the London theatre scene. Despite her success, Zillah is haunted by a tragic past and struggles to find fulfillment in her personal life. She is courted by two very different men: the wealthy and powerful Sir Francis Geraldine, who offers her financial security and social status, and the struggling artist Guy Lavington, who offers her love and emotional support. As Zillah navigates her relationships and the pressures of fame, she must confront her own desires and the expectations of those around her. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the challenges facing women in Victorian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.