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Human nature may be easy to see through, but it is very hard to understand. n n The ageing Catherine Vernon, jilted in her youth, has risen to power in a mans world as head of the family bank. She thinks she sees through everyone and rules over a family of dependents with knowing cynicism. But there are two people in Redborough who resist her. One is Hester, a young relation with a personality as strong as Catherines, and as determined to find a role for herself. The other is Edward, Catherines favourite, whom she treats like a son. Conflict between young and old is n inevitable, and in its depiction of the complex relationships that develop between the three principal characters, Publishing October 2003 (exact date?) n n Margaret Oliphant is one of the great Victorian novelists, and this edition establishes her rediscovered importance. n n ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. n
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