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Victoria Cross's Six Women is a daring and emotionally complex collection of interconnected tales that explore the inner lives, passions, and struggles of six distinct female protagonists. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian and Edwardian society, the book challenges conventional morality and probes the limits of female agency, love, and societal expectation. Each woman's story is a vivid portrait of rebellion, desire, and vulnerability, told with striking psychological depth and dramatic flair. Whether it is a woman torn between duty and passion, another confronting the suffocating weight of marriage, or one seeking identity beyond the domestic sphere, Cross brings to life voices often silenced or marginalized in her time. She examines the intricate web of relationships, betrayals, and awakenings that define these women's journeys, offering a bold critique of gender norms and social hypocrisy. Blending realism with romantic intensity, and laced with the author's trademark defiance of moral conservatism, Six Women is a hallmark of early feminist fiction. It remains a powerful commentary on the emotional and intellectual confinement of women, and a tribute to the enduring struggle for selfhood and freedom.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Victoria Cross's Six Women is a daring and emotionally complex collection of interconnected tales that explore the inner lives, passions, and struggles of six distinct female protagonists. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian and Edwardian society, the book challenges conventional morality and probes the limits of female agency, love, and societal expectation. Each woman's story is a vivid portrait of rebellion, desire, and vulnerability, told with striking psychological depth and dramatic flair. Whether it is a woman torn between duty and passion, another confronting the suffocating weight of marriage, or one seeking identity beyond the domestic sphere, Cross brings to life voices often silenced or marginalized in her time. She examines the intricate web of relationships, betrayals, and awakenings that define these women's journeys, offering a bold critique of gender norms and social hypocrisy. Blending realism with romantic intensity, and laced with the author's trademark defiance of moral conservatism, Six Women is a hallmark of early feminist fiction. It remains a powerful commentary on the emotional and intellectual confinement of women, and a tribute to the enduring struggle for selfhood and freedom.