The Day's Journey (1906)

The Day's Journey is a novel written by Netta Syrett and first published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hilda Marsh, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the countryside to work as a governess in London. Despite her initial reluctance, Hilda quickly adapts to her new life and finds herself drawn to the city's bustling energy and diverse culture.As Hilda navigates the challenges of her new job and the social expectations placed upon her as a woman, she also grapples with her own personal desires and aspirations. She meets a young man named John, who is also struggling to find his place in the world, and the two form a deep connection that challenges their preconceived notions of love and marriage.Throughout the novel, Syrett explores themes of class, gender, and identity, highlighting the ways in which societal expectations can limit individual freedom and happiness. The Day's Journey is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in early 20th-century England.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.