Madeline Power (1900)

Madeline Power is a novel written by Arthur Williams Marchmont and first published in 1900. The story is set in England in the late 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Madeline Power, a young woman who is forced to navigate the complexities of society and the expectations placed upon her as a woman.Madeline is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and is expected to marry well and uphold the family's reputation. However, she is not content with the life that has been laid out for her and longs for something more. When she meets and falls in love with a struggling artist named Gerard Strode, she must choose between following her heart or conforming to societal norms.As Madeline and Gerard's relationship progresses, they face numerous obstacles, including disapproving family members and financial struggles. The novel explores themes of love, class, and gender roles, as well as the tension between tradition and modernity in Victorian England.Overall, Madeline Power is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life for women in the late 19th century.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.