Ada Ellen Bayly, also known by her pen name Edna Lyall, is a novel that explores the contrasting lives of two women from different social classes in Victorian England. The story revolves around the lives of Hester Gresley, a wealthy and privileged young woman, and Miriam Grey, a poor and hardworking girl from the lower class.Hester is the daughter of a wealthy landowner who is expected to marry a man of equal social standing. However, she falls in love with a young artist named Arthur Vincent, who comes from a lower social class. Despite her father's objections, Hester marries Arthur and faces the challenges of living outside her social class.On the other hand, Miriam is a hardworking girl who is struggling to make ends meet. She works as a seamstress and lives with her mother and siblings in a small room. Miriam's life takes a turn when she meets a wealthy man named Mr. Carlyle, who offers her a job as a governess for his daughter. Miriam soon discovers that Mr. Carlyle has ulterior motives and must navigate the challenges of being a woman in a society that values men over women.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the challenges faced by women in Victorian England. Lady Ada Ellen Bayly's writing style is engaging and descriptive, immersing readers in the world of Hester and Miriam. Contrast V1: A Story Of Two Women is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.In Three Parts.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.
