
JILL
CHAPTER I. JILL INTRODUCES HERSELF.
CHAPTER II. FOREIGN TRAVEL.
CHAPTER III. A WIDOW'S MANŒUVRES.
CHAPTER IV. A TIGHT CURB.
CHAPTER V. BREAKING LOOSE.
CHAPTER VI. A PHOTOGRAPH.
CHAPTER VII. A FEW LONDON PRICES.
CHAPTER VIII. A STREET INCIDENT.
CHAPTER IX. A NERVOUS LADY.
Jill introduces herself with a confident, almost philosophical tone, challenging the old belief that boldness belongs only to men. She argues that adventure is a spark that can ignite in any heart, provided it isn’t smothered by timidity or the comforts of routine. Her reflections on past choices feel like a cool pair of spectacles, allowing her to see the hidden motives that have driven her restless spirit.
Rooted in a modestly fortunate family, Jill’s father, Sir Anthony Trecastle, serves in the Life Guards and courts a lady of higher standing, exposing her early to the expectations of genteel society. Yet the constraints of rank and propriety never quench her yearning for variety and change. As the narrative unfolds, her sharp intellect and willingness to defy convention promise a journey full of unexpected turns, inviting listeners to follow a woman determined to rewrite the rules of her own life.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (297K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteers
Release date
2021-07-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1845–1935
A pioneering Welsh novelist who also ran an industrial business, she wrote sharp, lively fiction shaped by the world around her. Her life joined literature, public service, and unusually bold independence for her time.
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