A Daughter of To-Day

Name: A Daughter of To-Day
Author: Sara Jeannette Duncan

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About This Book

The novel sketches the tensions of a small-town social world through the experiences of a self-reliant schoolteacher whose sense of duty collides with local manners and aesthetic pretensions. Social gatherings, literary clubs, and carefully staged drawing-room decor expose competing values of respectability, ambition, and modern female independence. Characters navigate conscience, reputation, and the expectations imposed by class and gender, and episodes of personal embarrassment, moral choice, and quiet satire reveal shifting social attitudes and the personal costs and compromises of belonging.

About the Author

Sara Jeannette Duncan

Sara Jeannette Duncan was a Canadian author and journalist known for her insightful portrayals of life in British India and England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of colonial life. Among her notable titles is "An American Girl in London," which reflects her experiences and observations as an expatriate. Duncan's writing is characterized by its wit and keen social commentary, making her a significant figure in the literary landscape of her time. She contributed to the understanding of the female experience in a colonial context through her engaging narratives.

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