Susan Edmonstone Ferrier was een Schotse romanschrijfster wier werken levendige verslagen van het Schotse leven boden. Haar romans presenteerden scherpe opvattingen over de opleiding van vrouwen en bleven populair gedurende de 19e eeuw. Haar schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door scherpe observatie en inzichtelijke humor, waarbij ze vaak de sociale conventies en beperkingen onderzocht waarmee vrouwen uit haar tijd te maken kregen. Ferrier beeldt meesterlijk personages en omgevingen af, en biedt lezers een boeiende inkijk in de Schotse samenleving.
Susan Ferrier sold more copies of her novels than her contemporary, Jane Austen. Sir Walter Scott declared her his equal. On the 200th anniversary of this sharply observed, comic novel, it is time to rediscover her brilliance.
This captivating novel by Susan Ferrier tells the story of the beautiful and headstrong Eredine, daughter of a Scottish Highland chieftain. Eredine's adventures and misadventures take her from the wilds of Scotland to the glittering courts of London. This book is a must-read for fans of historical romance and adventure novels.
Discover the life and correspondence of Susan Ferrier, a Scottish novelist during the Romantic period. Based on her private papers collected by her grandnephew John Ferrier, this memoir offers insight into the personal and creative life of the author of 'Marriage' and 'The Inheritance.'
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This collection of novels by Susan Edmonstone Ferrier showcases the wit, humor, and social commentary that made her one of the most popular novelists of the early 19th century. Her works reflect the everyday life and manners of Scottish society, and explore themes such as marriage, class, and gender relations. This is a must-read for fans of classic Scottish literature.
Join the cast of characters in Susan Ferrier's classic novel as they navigate love, loss, and family secrets. Set in Scotland in the early 19th century, this book is a must-read for any fan of historical fiction.