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In the stifling household of her old-fashioned grandmother, orphaned Rose Cottingham yearns for a world beyond her confines. Finding solace in her neighbor, Mrs. Winter, Roses life takes a turn when she is sent off to school, where she encounters Miss Quayle, a strict disciplinarian with surprisingly progressive views on girls education. As Rose navigates the challenges of school, she befriends Helen Fergurson, a professors daughter who introduces her to new ideas and perspectives. Yet, when Rose returns to her grandmothers oppressive home, she is left longing for a life filled with purpose ...

In Days Journey, we delve into the life of Netta Syrett, a remarkable woman and the niece of Grant Allen, who embodies the spirit of the new woman. After pursuing an education at the University of Cambridge, she initially sought a career in teaching before finding her true calling as a novelist and playwright. This captivating tale, The Days Journey, explores the unraveling of what appears to be an ideal marriage when the husband unexpectedly falls in love with another woman. Join us as we navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness—narrated by Stav Nisser.

During the Victorian era the publishing of magazines and periodicals accelerated at a phenomenal rate. This really was mass market publishing to a hungry audience eager for literary sustenance. Many of our greatest authors contributed and expanded their reach whilst many fledging authors also found a ready source for their nascent works and careers. Amongst the very many was ‘The Yellow Book’.

Netta Syrett was born Janet Syrett on 17th March 1865 in Ramsgate, Kent, one of 13 children. Her debut novel, Nobody's Fault (1896) was the beginning of a long and prolific output. For the next several years her writing and teaching careers ran alongside each other.