Marriage à la mode

Name: Marriage à la mode
Author: Mrs. Humphry Ward

By Mrs. Humphry Ward

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The novel follows courtship, marriage, and the unraveling domestic life that results when social expectation, money and desire collide. It traces how private passions, wounded pride and family counsel shape decisions, and how those choices reverberate through a circle of relatives and acquaintances. Through intimate domestic scenes and wry social observation, the narrative examines shifting loyalties, jealousy, and moral compromise, showing how ambition and insecurity distort relationships and produce lasting personal and social consequences.

About the Author

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.