"Looks at the anxieties of the Victorian middle classes who feared a breakdown of the social order as divorce became more readily available and promiscuity threatened the sanctity of the family, [and wherein] the simple act of hiring a governess raises the spectres of murder, disguise, and adultery"--Provided by publisher.
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"Looks at the anxieties of the Victorian middle classes who feared a breakdown of the social order as divorce became more readily available and promiscuity threatened the sanctity of the family, [and wherein] the simple act of hiring a governess raises the spectres of murder, disguise, and adultery"--Provided by publisher.
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1895. Richard Bentley. Book-Good, spine ends & corners rubbed, cover & spine darkened, front & back hinges cracked. Gilt title on spine. 7.5. x5. 471pp.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 9781551112343.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. No date, octavo, red cloth binding, gilt lettering on backstrip, top page edges red, tightly bound, text clean Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9781551112343.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9781551112343.