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War Among Ladies
Series: British Library Women Writers
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War Among Ladies
A quietly devastating novel about the realities of life for single working women in the 1920s and the systems that failed them.
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War Among Ladies by Eleanor Scott presents the story of Miss Cullen, a teacher facing a dreadful predicament. With just four years until retirement, she finds herself unable to meet the educational standards expected at Besley High School for girls, nor can she control her pupils. Aware that no other school would hire her due to her shortcomings, Miss Cullen is stuck in a difficult situation; being sacked or failing to work until the age of 60 would mean losing her pension. Her only hope lies in hanging on to her current position.
Unfortunately, her poor exam results threaten the standing of the entire school. In an effort to save their own positions, her colleagues launch a campaign against her. Miss Cullen retaliates by involving the school inspector. Amidst this hostile environment, Viola Kennedy, a young new teacher filled with optimism and fresh ideas, arrives at the school. However, she quickly becomes entangled in the conspiracies and swirling resentments.
This quietly devastating novel explores the realities of life for single working women in the 1920s and the systems that failed them.
Series: British Library Women Writers
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War Among Ladies is praised as a compelling novel filled with intricate twists, political intrigue, and drama. The writing is noted for its quality and empathetic portrayal of the central character, Miss Cullen, making it an engaging read.
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ISBN: 9780712354622
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: British Library Publishing
Contributors:
- Afterword by Simon Thomas
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Eleanor Scott (18931965) was born Helen Madeleine Leys. She initially became a teacher before turning to writing. War Among Ladies (1928) was the first novel she published under the pen name Eleanor Scott. She is best known today for her collection of weird short stories, Randalls Round, published in the British Library Tales of the Weird series in 2021.
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