Hand of Ethelberta, The

By Hardy, Thomas

Book Id: WPLBN0002951449
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File Size: 396.92 MB
Reproduction Date: 2012

Title:	Hand of Ethelberta, The
Author:	Hardy, Thomas
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Fiction, Fiction
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Hand of Ethelberta, The
Historic Publication Date:	1876
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


Citation APA MLA Chicago Hardy, B. T. (1876). Hand of Ethelberta, The. Retrieved from http://self.gutenberg.org/

Description
Ethelberta was raised in humble circumstances but became a governess and consequently, at the age of 18, married well. However, her husband died two weeks after the wedding. Her father-in-law, Lord Petherwin, died shortly afterwards. Ethelberta (now 21) lives with her mother-in-law, Lady Petherwin. In the three years that have elapsed since her marriage, Ethelberta has been treated to foreign travel and further privileges by Lady Petherwin but restricted from seeing her own family. The story follows Ethelberta's career as a famous poetess and storyteller. Meanwhile, she struggles to support her family and conceal the fact that her father is a butler. Ethelberta easily attracts four very persistent suitors but is reluctant to give her much-coveted hand. The book is written in serial form. (Summary by Simon Evers)

Summary
Electronic recorded live performance of a reading

Excerpt
Fiction