Hester: A Novel
by Laurie Lico Albanese
Hester: A Novel by Laurie Lico Albanese holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 2.8K reader ratings. First published in 1883. The book spans 495 pages.
About Hester: A Novel
"The aging Catherine Vernon, jilted in her youth, has risen to power in a man's world as head of the family bank. She thinks she sees through everyone and rules over a family of dependants 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 Catherine's, and as determined to find a role for herself. The other is Edward, Catherine's favourite, whom she treats like a son. Conflict between young and old is inevitable, and in its depiction of the complex relationships that develop between the three principal characters, Hester is a masterpiece of psychological realism. In exploring the difficulty of understanding human nature, it is also a compulsive story of financial and sexual risk-taking that mounts towards a searing climax."--Back cover.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Laurie Lico Albanese |
| Published | 1883 |
| Pages | 495 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 2,829 |
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What genre is Hester: A Novel?
Hester: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Hester: A Novel worth reading?
Based on 2.8K reader ratings, Hester: A Novel has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Hester: A Novel?
Hester: A Novel has 495 pages.
Who wrote Hester: A Novel?
Hester: A Novel was written by Laurie Lico Albanese. It was first published in 1883.
What is the ISBN for Hester: A Novel?
The ISBN-13 for Hester: A Novel is 9780342030651.
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