Name: Studies In Wives
SKU: 64816430
Price: 25.30 USD
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Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Double 9 Books

Autor

Marie Belloc Lowndes

Año

2025

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.6x14x2.5 cm

ISBN13

9789371461245

Studies In Wives

Marie Belloc Lowndes (Autor) · Double 9 Books · Tapa Blanda

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Studies in wives examines the emotional and social complexities of marriage through the lens of women navigating personal dissatisfaction and societal expectations. The story begins with a young woman reflecting on her place in a politically ambitious household, where appearances often outweigh emotional connection. She grapples with feelings of invisibility and unspoken pressures, intensified by comparisons with an older woman in her circle who appears more self-assured and socially adept. This contrast becomes a recurring lens through which the protagonist measures her worth and contemplates the role she is expected to play. The sudden call from her friend introduces an element of suspense, suggesting a disruption in their carefully curated lives. This moment marks a shift from introspection to action, underscoring how seemingly small choices ripple outward in unexpected ways. Through layered conversations, subtle power shifts, and private reckonings, the novel explores the intersection of gender, respectability, and personal fulfillment. The characters' relationships function as a study in contrast, revealing how each woman negotiates her independence within constraining environments. The work avoids overt moralizing, instead portraying internal conflict and unspoken longing with restraint and nuance.