A fragmentary novel that portrays the emotional and social confinement of a woman imprisoned by an oppressive marriage and institutional power. It follows her anguish at separation from her child, her reflections on maternal feeling and personal autonomy, and her rage against legal and domestic structures that degrade women. Interwoven sketches present other women’s sufferings and philosophical reflections on sensibility, education, and legal injustice, using dramatic scenes and polemic commentary to argue for reform. The narrative remains unfinished, offering partial scenes and authorial notes.