Asserted But Not Proved: Or Struggles to Live (1887)

Asserted But Not Proved: Or Struggles To Live is a novel written by A. Bower and first published in 1887. The book follows the story of a young woman named Hester who is forced to leave her comfortable life in London and move to a small village in the countryside after her father's death. In this new environment, Hester struggles to adapt to the ways of rural life and the expectations placed upon her as a woman. As she tries to navigate her new surroundings, Hester is faced with various challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of the local community and the advances of a wealthy landowner. Despite these difficulties, Hester remains determined to assert her independence and live life on her own terms. Asserted But Not Proved is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for self-determination. Through Hester's story, Bower offers a compelling commentary on the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century and the ways in which they sought to assert their agency and autonomy.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.