By:Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
What a Man Wills by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey opens with a lively gathering at a country manor during New Year's celebrations, where a group of guests share their greatest desires, from love and adventure to wealth and success. As the story unfolds, each guest is given a chance to pursue their ambitions, and a chapter is devoted to each character's journey. Some characters achieve their desires, leading to happiness, while others face sadness or ambiguity. A couple of the stories are lighthearted, while others take on a darker tone, but all of them serve to illustrate a moral about the nature of ambition and the consequences of pursuing one's desires. The novel explores themes such as love, societal expectations, and the conflict between personal wishes and the challenges of reality. Through the varied experiences of the characters, the story reflects the complexities of human aspirations and the impact of striving for what one thinks they want. The narrative ultimately emphasizes that what a person wills may not always lead to the happiness they expect, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the choices one must make along the way.
Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, a prolific British writer best known for her domestic fiction, was born Jessie Bell. Her literary career started in the late 1800s, and she wrote several short tales and more than 100 books. Warmth, humour, and a sharp understanding of human nature defined Mrs. Vaizey's writing style, which won her readers' hearts both in the United States and Great Britain. She was baptised as Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey in 1879 after being wed to him. Mrs. Vaizey produced a large number of works, many of which dealt with themes of family relationships, romance, and societal issues, while leading a hectic life with her two daughters. Her most well-known pieces are "More About Peggy," "The Rebel of the Family," and "The Fortunes of the Farrells." The works of Mrs. Vaizey encapsulated the spirit of Victorian and Edwardian society, providing a window into the daily challenges and victories faced by common people.
