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A collection of short stories written by prominent supporters of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom....

First published in 1893, Heavenly Twins boldly challenges the taboos of its time, weaving together interconnected plots that delve deep into the roles and expectations of women in Victorian society. Through the lens of the titular twins—a boy and a girl—and two other women, this novel offers a fresh perspective on the societal norms of the era. What happens when a woman uncovers unsettling truths about her husbands past after marriage? Society may demand her loyalty, but what if she refuses to conform? This thought-provoking narrative explores the plight of women trapped in loveless ...

Sarah Grand (1854-1943) was a well-known Victorian writer and suffragette. 'The Man in the Scented Coat' is a story about an adventurous lady, Josepha, who gets lost in a pea-soup fog in London one evening. As she cannot see anything, she follows a scent of flowers, which turns out to emanate from a distinguished gentleman in disguise who is on a secret mission.