The Wanderer or Female Difficulties follows a woman fleeing France
to escape a painful past, only to be met with new obstacles along the
way. It's an honest depiction of eighteenth-century life without the
presence of political or familial support.
A wandering woman emigrates to England to escape the violent uprising of
1790s France. With no friends or family, she must find work and connect
with others for assistance. Her lack of finances and social status leave
her vulnerable to the whims of wealthy employers. Despite her situation,
the woman becomes involved with a man who's unaware of her troubled
past. She struggles to maintain her privacy as the truth becomes harder
to hide.
The Wanderer or Female Difficulties highlights the flaws of English
society built on politics and patriarchy. One woman's survival depends
on the kindness or cruelty of others. It's a glaring injustice, that
forces her to make light of dire circumstances.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of The Wanderer or Female Difficulties is both modern and
readable.