Rose Cottingham: A Novel (1915)

Rose Cottingham: A Novel is a book written by Netta Syrett and published in 1915. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of the titular character, Rose Cottingham. Rose is a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London after her father's death. She finds work as a typist in a law firm and quickly becomes friends with her colleagues. As the story progresses, Rose finds herself caught up in a love triangle with two of her colleagues, the charming but unreliable Jack and the dependable and steady Tom. She must navigate her feelings for both men while also dealing with the challenges of working in a male-dominated profession and the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman. Throughout the novel, Syrett explores themes of love, friendship, ambition, and the changing roles of women in society. She portrays Rose as a strong and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite the obstacles she faces. Overall, Rose Cottingham: A Novel is a compelling and insightful look at the lives of women in the early 20th century and the challenges they faced as they sought to carve out their own paths in a rapidly changing world.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.