About this book
A Daughter of To-Day by Sara Jeannette Duncan announces itself with razor-sharp wit and a protagonist who challenges the strictures of turn-of-the-century society. This classic fiction and social satire follows a bright, determined woman navigating the expectations of marriage, reputation, and independence at the end of the Victorian era. Duncan’s keen eye for manners and dialogue exposes the contradictions of polite society while exploring themes of female agency, class, and the “New Woman” debate that stirred late 19th-century Anglo-American culture.
The novel combines gentle comedy with pointed commentary, painting a vivid portrait of salons, provincial habits, and the small hypocrisies that govern social life. Duncan’s observational prose captures both the charm and the pressure of a world that prizes appearances over authenticity, making the book as relevant to modern readers interested in gender and social history as it was provocative for its original audience.
Ideal for fans of classic literature, historical social satire, and early feminist fiction, this audiobook brings Duncan’s perceptive, often humorous critique to life—perfect for listeners who enjoy sharp character studies and period storytelling that still resonates today.
