Woman Against Woman (1866)

""Women Against Women"" is a novel written by Florence Marryat in 1866. The story revolves around two women, Lady Caroline and Lady Isabel, who are both in love with the same man, Lord Bouverie. Lady Caroline is a wealthy and beautiful woman, while Lady Isabel is poor and plain. Despite their differences, they are both determined to win Lord Bouverie's love and will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.As the story unfolds, Lady Caroline uses her wealth and social status to manipulate Lord Bouverie, while Lady Isabel relies on her intelligence and wit. The two women engage in a battle of wits and wills, with each trying to outdo the other. However, their rivalry takes a dark turn when Lady Caroline resorts to underhanded tactics to ruin Lady Isabel's reputation.The novel is a commentary on the societal expectations and limitations placed on women during the Victorian era. It explores the theme of female competition and the destructive effects it can have on women's lives. Marryat's writing is both insightful and engaging, and her characters are complex and well-developed.Overall, ""Women Against Women"" is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the role of women in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.