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The Mating of Lydia

By Mrs. Humphry Ward
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The novel follows a woman who must reassess her marriage when her husband's previously concealed cosmopolitan life — years abroad and public roles — comes to light and unsettles their domestic world. Set mainly in a capacious but partly derelict country house, the narrative pairs close household detail and uneasy servants with encounters from wider social circles. Through revelations, social friction, and private reckonings, the work examines marriage and identity, class tensions, and the clash between provincial routine and worldly experience.

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Mrs. Humphry Ward

Mrs. Humphry Ward was an English novelist and biographer, known for her insightful exploration of social issues and the complexities of human relationships. Her literary career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which she published numerous works that often reflected her progressive views on women's rights and education. Among her notable titles is "Helbeck of Bannisdale," a novel that delves into themes of faith and moral conflict. In addition to her fiction, she is recognized for her autobiographical writings, particularly "A Writer's Recollections," which provide a glimpse into her life and the literary circles of her time.

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