It is clear that the author had big ambitions for this book. One sign is the cast list at the beginning. There are numerous references to the excavation at Melpham, and the lengthy appendix on this subject must mean it is very important. Right? So it's strange to find it isn't. The pagan artefact...
Meg Eliot is perhaps one of the most remarkable portraits of a middle-aged woman in English literature. She boldly debunked the dismal array of stereotypical, female characters of her day and succeeded in forging a life and role for herself beyond her fictional predecessors, influencing a generat...
It is ten minutes later. The whole household, except for REGAN, is present to meet their two intimate visitors. Down left MISS RICKARD (Mouse), sits upright with Mr Polly on her shoulder and a sherry in her hand. Near her stands MARGARET MATTHEWS. Then towards backstage MRS MATTHEWS JUNIOR at the...