The Accolade (1915) Hardback - 2010

The Accolade is a novel written by Ethel Sidgwick and published in 1915. The story follows the life of a young woman named Philippa, who is forced to choose between two very different paths in life. On the one hand, she is expected to marry a wealthy and respectable man, and live a comfortable life as a society wife. On the other hand, she longs for adventure and independence, and dreams of becoming a writer.As Philippa struggles to make this difficult decision, she is forced to confront the expectations of her family and society, as well as her own fears and doubts. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters, including a group of suffragettes who are fighting for women's rights, and a handsome young artist who captures her heart.Throughout the novel, Sidgwick explores themes of love, duty, and self-discovery, as Philippa navigates the complex social and cultural landscape of early 20th century England. With its vivid characters, richly detailed setting, and compelling storyline, The Accolade is a timeless tale of one woman's journey towards finding her true self and living life on her own terms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.