About “Hester”

Hester is a novel centered on the complex relationships between Catherine Vernon, an aging woman who holds power as head of a family bank, her young relative Hester, and Edward, Catherine's favored protégé. The story explores psychological realism through the tensions that arise between these three individuals as Hester and Edward challenge Catherine's authority and worldview.

Book details

Published
1883
Latest edition
1883 · ISBN 9798511945125
ISBN
9798511945125

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How many pages is Hester?

Hester by Margaret Oliphant has 764 pages.

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