Nell Haffenden

Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the narrative centers on Nell Haffenden, a young woman raised in a strict household focused on social propriety. Torn between her mother's obsession with status and her own yearning for freedom, Nell defies expectations by pursuing love with a man deemed unsuitable by her family. The novel delves into themes of love, duty, and social class, offering a rich exploration of the constraints and conflicts of late 19th-century society.