Sir Julian's Wife (1866) - Paperback

by Emma Jane Worboise (Author)

Sir Julian's Wife is a novel written by Emma Jane Worboise and published in 1866. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Lady Mary Julian, who is married to a wealthy and respected baronet. However, their marriage is not a happy one, as Lady Julian is constantly oppressed by her husband's domineering personality and his strict adherence to societal norms.As the story progresses, Lady Julian meets a young artist named Mark Wylder, who is charming and free-spirited. They develop a close friendship that eventually turns into a romantic relationship. Lady Julian is torn between her love for Mark and her loyalty to her husband, and she struggles to make a decision that will ultimately determine the course of her life.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, societal expectations, and personal freedom. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the upper class in Victorian England and the rigid social norms that governed their behavior.Overall, Sir Julian's Wife is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating portrayal of a woman's struggle for independence and self-determination in a society that values conformity above all else.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.