The Daughter Pays by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds

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Author Reynolds, Baillie, Mrs., 1861-1939
Title The Daughter Pays
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Summary "The Daughter Pays" by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Virginia Mynors, a beautiful young woman from a once affluent family, who must navigate the challenges of her family's financial ruin while maintaining her dignity and caring for her mother and younger siblings. As Virginia struggles with the harsh realities of life, her beauty attracts the attention of powerful men, leading her into morally complex situations. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Virginia and her friend Miriam as they muse over art in a gallery, highlighting their privileged yet sheltered lives. However, their carefree existence contrasts sharply with Virginia’s harsh reality at home, where her family faces poverty due to their financial mismanagement after the death of her father. Virginia is forced to step into the role of caretaker for her family, bearing the burden of providing for them while grappling with her feelings for Gerald Rosenberg, the son of a wealthy man who sees her as a potential romantic interest. The opening establishes the themes of love, sacrifice, and the societal expectations placed upon women of that era, setting the stage for Virginia's challenging journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Married people -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 35591
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Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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