The Peacock's Pleasance (1908)

The Peacock's Pleasance is a novel written by British author Eleanor Vere Boyle and published in 1908. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Genevieve, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle in the English countryside. Genevieve is a sensitive and imaginative girl who is fascinated by the natural world and spends much of her time exploring the gardens and woods around her aunt and uncle's estate. She also develops a close friendship with her cousin, Arthur, who shares her love of nature and becomes her constant companion.As Genevieve grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the social restrictions placed upon her as a woman in Victorian England. She struggles to reconcile her desire for independence and self-expression with the expectations of her family and society at large.The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. It also features vivid descriptions of the natural world and the beauty of the English countryside.Overall, The Peacock's Pleasance is a poignant and insightful portrayal of a young woman's coming-of-age in a society that is both restrictive and full of possibility.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.