Clara Fane V1: Or the Contracts of a Life (1848)

Clara Fane is a novel written by Louisa Stuart Costello and published in 1848. The book follows the life of its eponymous protagonist, Clara Fane, as she navigates the challenges and opportunities of 19th-century English society. Clara is a young woman of modest means who is determined to make a good life for herself, despite the limitations placed on her by her gender and social status. Along the way, she must contend with a series of contracts that shape her life, including marriage proposals, business deals, and other forms of negotiation. Through it all, Clara remains strong-willed and determined, refusing to let anyone else dictate her fate. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England, with its complex social hierarchies, gender roles, and economic realities. It is a compelling story of one woman's struggle to find her place in a rapidly changing world, and a testament to the power of determination and perseverance.In Three Volumes.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.