A Life Sentence — Adeline Sergeant

Adeline Sergeant's A Life Sentence: A Novel explores the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in 19th-century domestic life. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic work of women's fiction delves into the often-constrained roles assigned to women and the social issues that shaped their lives. A compelling example of general and literary fiction, A Life Sentence presents a historical romance that resonates with timeless themes. Discover a world where personal desires clash with social norms, creating a dramatic tapestry of love, duty, and the search for individual fulfillment. Sergeant's insightful narrative offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the bonds of matrimony could feel, for some, like a life sentence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.