upper class women

A collection of essays exploring the women's issues depicted in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening," with background information about the author, historical and contemporary views on women's issues, and a time line of the author's life and work.

Rosemary Fell's life takes a dramatic turn when Eleanor Smith, a penniless woman Rosemary invites into her home for tea, becomes romantically involved with Rosemary's fiance, Philip Alsop.

Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her dear friend, Lady Kiera Darby is in need of a safe haven. Returning to her childhood home, Kiera hopes her beloved brother, Trevor, and the merriment of the Hogmanay Ball will distract her. But when a caretaker is murdered and a grave is disturbed at nearby Dryburgh Abbey, Kiera is once more thrust into the cold grasp of death. While Kiera knows that aiding in another inquiry will only further tarnish her reputation, her knowledge of anatomy could make the difference in solving the case.

Examines the roles that five powerful women from the Washington, D.C., village of Georgetown--Katharine Graham, Lorraine Cooper, Evangeline Bruce, Pamela Harriman, and Sally Quinn--have played in American political history through their social connections.

Bhima, a domestic servant in the household of Sera Dubash, an upper-class Parsi housewife, develops a bond with her employer over the course of many years as they both suffer through abusive marriages, loss, and disappointments, but their friendship still cannot overcome the restrictions of class and money.

Four young women from Saudi Arabia's upper classes face the prejudices and strict rules of their culture and struggle to lead the lives they want.

Lady Pamela Mountbatten Hicks is the youngest daughter of heiress Edwina Ashley and Lord Louis Mountbatten. Both of her parents were known for their extraordinary organizational and people skills and both held important posts during World War II and afterwards. As the last viceroy and vicerine of India, her father was charged with the task of transferring power to the newly created independent Indian government and her mother was instrumental in helping to bring about a smooth transition. A bridesmaid in Princess Elizabeth's wedding, she also served as lady-in-waiting to the young princess when she became queen. All of this meant that Pamela had a front row seat to many of the most important events in 20th century Britain.

Four young women from Saudi Arabia's upper classes face the prejudices and strict rules of their culture and struggle to lead the lives they want.

Bhima, a domestic servant in the household of Sera Dubash, an upper-class Parsi housewife, develops a bond with her employer over the course of many years as they both suffer through abusive marriages, loss, and disappointments, but their friendship still cannot overcome the restrictions of class and money.

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