The Governor's Lady (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258092863)

The Governor's Lady by Thomas Head Raddall is a historical fiction novel set in the early 1800s in the British colony of Nova Scotia. The story follows the life of Lady Dalhousie, the wife of the Governor of Nova Scotia, as she navigates the challenges of her position and the tumultuous political climate of the time.Lady Dalhousie is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make a difference in the lives of the people of Nova Scotia. She is passionate about education and works tirelessly to establish schools and libraries throughout the colony. However, her efforts are often met with resistance from the conservative members of society who believe that women should not be involved in politics.As Lady Dalhousie becomes more involved in the political affairs of the colony, she finds herself drawn to a young lawyer named Charles Wentworth. Despite their differences in age and social status, the two develop a deep and meaningful relationship that challenges the conventions of their time.The Governor's Lady is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in early colonial Canada. Raddall's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people bring the story to life, and his characters are complex and nuanced. The novel is a powerful exploration of love, politics, and the struggle for social change, and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.A Biographical Novel Of Frances Wentworth, Whose Husband Governed Nova Scotia But Could Not Govern Her.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.

Author: Thomas Head Raddall
ISBN-10: 1258092867
ISBN-13: 9781258092863
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2011
Pages: 474
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d