The Ladies Of Missalonghi
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A captivating work of romantic fiction set in the Blue Mountains of Australia at the turn of the twentieth century, The Ladies of Missalonghi chronicles the quiet rebellion of Missy Wright, a plain and overlooked spinster trapped in a life of poverty and rigid social convention by the domineering women of her family. When a mysterious and handsome stranger arrives in the insular community, Missy seizes an unexpected chance at love, independence, and self-determination with surprising cunning and resolve. McCullough crafts the narrative with a delicious blend of warmth, wit, and sharp social commentary, illustrating how women navigated — and subverted — the suffocating constraints of their era. The novella moves at a brisk, enchanting pace, drawing readers into a world of family secrets, class tensions, and the transformative power of desire. A beloved and enduring work, it stands as a testament to McCullough's gift for bringing fierce, unforgettable women to vivid life.
Author: Colleen Mccullough
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, HARPER & ROW, PUBLISHERS
Genre: Romance
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A captivating work of romantic fiction set in the Blue Mountains of Australia at the turn of the twentieth century, The Ladies of Missalonghi chronicles the quiet rebellion of Missy Wright, a plain and overlooked spinster trapped in a life of poverty and rigid social convention by the domineering women of her family. When a mysterious and handsome stranger arrives in the insular community, Missy seizes an unexpected chance at love, independence, and self-determination with surprising cunning and resolve. McCullough crafts the narrative with a delicious blend of warmth, wit, and sharp social commentary, illustrating how women navigated — and subverted — the suffocating constraints of their era. The novella moves at a brisk, enchanting pace, drawing readers into a world of family secrets, class tensions, and the transformative power of desire. A beloved and enduring work, it stands as a testament to McCullough's gift for bringing fierce, unforgettable women to vivid life.