James Tissot, Without a Dowry
A young lady, raised in aristocratic wealth but left penniless by her heedless father, persuades an aged friend to hire her as servant and companion.
Bithia Mary Croker (1848?-1921) wrote nearly 50 novels between 1882 and 1920. This charming post-Victorian social comedy has motorcars and electric lights.
“A good story on a theme which always attracts, the woman who has to conquer the world.” Spectator, March 27, 1909
“An excellent story; crisply and vivaciously written, and thoroughly interesting from start to finish.” Bookman, April 1909
“It is written with an appearance of ease and competency of touch tending to disarm criticism.” Athenaeum, April 17, 1909
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