The Weaker Vessel (1913)

The Weaker Vessel, written by Edward F. Benson and published in 1913, is a novel that explores the lives of three women in Edwardian England. The story is set in the fictional town of Rye, where the lives of the three women intersect in unexpected ways. The first woman, Lady Adela Sellingworth, is a wealthy and independent widow who has devoted her life to philanthropy and social causes. The second woman, Mrs. Paley, is a middle-aged mother who is struggling to keep her family afloat in the face of financial difficulties. The third woman, Monica Widdowson, is a young and beautiful woman who is desperate to escape the confines of her small town and make a name for herself in London society. As the novel progresses, the lives of these three women become increasingly intertwined, and they are forced to confront the challenges and limitations of their gender and social status. The Weaker Vessel is a rich and nuanced portrait of Edwardian society, and a powerful exploration of the ways in which women navigate the complex and often oppressive world around them.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.