Under Gray Walls (1871)

Under Gray Walls is a novel written by Sarah Doudney and published in 1871. The story is set in England and follows the life of a young woman named Hester Stanhope. Hester is a governess who is employed by a wealthy family, but she is unhappy with her life and feels trapped by the restrictions of society. She longs for freedom and adventure, and her desire for these things leads her into a dangerous situation.Hester becomes involved with a group of smugglers who operate along the coast of England. She is drawn to their exciting lifestyle and the promise of escape from her mundane existence. However, she soon realizes that the smugglers are not as glamorous as she thought, and she finds herself in over her head.As Hester struggles to extricate herself from the dangerous situation she has gotten herself into, she learns important lessons about the consequences of her actions and the importance of staying true to her values. The novel explores themes of adventure, romance, and the dangers of succumbing to temptation.Overall, Under Gray Walls is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and customs of Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or 19th-century literature.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.