The Edwardian era – a ‘Gilded Age’?
The term Edwardian era or the ‘Gilded Age’ is often extended to 1914 when that time of peace and prosperity, for the few at least, was shattered by the cataclysm of WWI.
The term Edwardian era or the ‘Gilded Age’ is often extended to 1914 when that time of peace and prosperity, for the few at least, was shattered by the cataclysm of WWI.
The Light Within Us explores the lives, loves and female friendships of the fictional Spindrift artists’ community on the rugged north coast of Cornwall. The Fading of the Light continues the story with emphasis on marriage and infidelity and the effect upon a woman and her children if it all went horribly wrong.
For a young woman, choosing a husband was the most important decision she, or more likely her parents, would make in her life. Marrying well was of vital importance to ensure a secure and happy future.
The Light Within Us explores the lives, loves and female friendships of the fictional Spindrift artists’ community on the north Cornish coast at the turn of the nineteenth century.