Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster

In "Hopes and Fears; or, Scenes from the Life of a Spinster," Charlotte M. Yonge crafts a poignant exploration of the societal expectations and personal struggles faced by women in the Victorian era. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes that detail the life of a single woman, moving deftly between moments of introspection and social commentary. Yonge'Äôs rich prose, marked by a keen...