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A devotee

an episode in the life of a butterfly
Pages
211
Published
1897
Language
English

Synopsis

In this Victorian novel, a young woman finds herself entangled in the peculiar and unsettling household of her aunt and uncle after the death of her parents. As she navigates the strange customs and hidden secrets of her new home, she begins to question the sanity of those around her and the true nature of her own devotion. The story explores themes of inheritance, madness, and the suffocating expectations placed upon women in the late 19th century.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Death Of A Parent

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