Venetia 9789362201096 "The Extra Day" by Algernon

"The Extra Day" by Algernon Blackwood is a fascinating novel that takes readers on a lovely journey of self-discovery and the magic found in ordinary life

the characters are tested both physically and emotionally

centering on the life of an ambitious middle-class man who embarks on a journey of social climbing and self-discovery

providing social commentary on the norms and values of the Victorian era

during a period of intense conflict between colonial settlers and Native American tribes

Venetia 9789362201096 "The Extra Day" by AlgernonVenetia by the Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli, is a novel that explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal identity in 19th century England. Set against the backdrop of the secluded Cherbury Hall, the story centers on Venetia, a young woman whose life is shaped by her mother's care and the isolated beauty of their estate. Lady Annabel Herbert, Venetia's mother, raises her daughter in a quiet and somewhat unconventional