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Hyenas in petticoats

a look at twenty years of feminism
Pages
250
Published
1989
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the lives of women in Victorian England, revealing their struggles against rigid societal expectations. Angela Neustatter uncovers the stories of those who defied convention, challenging the era's strictures with their intelligence and spirit. It highlights the women who earned the moniker 'hyenas in petticoats' for their unconventional strength and determination.

About the author

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Angela Neustatter

Angela Neustatter is a British author of crime fiction and women's fiction. She wrote the Hyenas in Petticoats series and the novel The Girl on the Train, which was adapted into a film of the same name in 2016.