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The Hand of Ethelberta

Paperback. Condición: As New. The Hand of Ethelberta (1995) by Thomas Hardy Penguin Classics ISBN: 9780140435559 Condition: As New (yes, astonishingly, at Crappy Old Books we sometimes do stumble upon copies that look as though they?ve never been sneezed on, scrawled in, or used to steady a wobbly table). Before you ask: no, The Hand of Ethelberta is not a Victorian horror story about a disembodied limb. It is, instead, Hardy?s most gloriously oddball novel?a social comedy with a wink, a nod, and the occasional raised eyebrow at the conventions of class, marriage, and ambition in 19th-century England. Ethelberta Petherwin, our heroine, is a governess turned poet turned professional raconteur (because apparently Hardy decided one career wasn?t enough). She juggles suitors, secrets, and siblings with the dexterity of a circus performer while negotiating the treacherous waters of respectability and romance. Unlike Hardy?s more brooding heroines, Ethelberta is clever, witty, and shamelessly practical?an early prototype of the kind of woman who would now have a viral TikTok account. Expect within these pages: More proposals than a modern reality dating show. Hardy?s sharp eye for the absurdities of class snobbery. A heroine who makes Bath society sit up and gossip. A reminder that even Hardy, master of tragedy, had a mischievous streak. Perfect for: Readers who think they know Hardy and want to be surprised. Fans of Victorian satire who prefer clever heroines to weepy ones. Collectors who delight in finding an As New Penguin Classic, unmarred by marginalia or the faint smell of pipe smoke. At Crappy Old Books, we?re proud to offer this in pristine condition. It may be one of Hardy?s lesser-known novels, but it has the most memorable title, the sharpest comedy, and?let?s be honest?the best heroine who ever weaponised storytelling. Nº de ref. del artículo: 4498

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