One Hour and the Next (Classic Reprint)

Millicent Sutherland

ISBN 10: 1334718911 / ISBN 13: 9781334718915

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book vividly captures the social and intellectual tensions within the British labour movement in the late 19th century. The story centres around Agnes, a young woman grappling with her place in society and the emergent ideologies of socialism and feminism. Through her work for a charismatic socialist leader, Agnes confronts the harsh realities of industrial labour and the complexities of class struggle. The author explores the conflicting perspectives of Agnes' father, a conservative schoolmaster, and her suitor Philip, a well-intentioned but narrow-minded philanthropist. This nuanced portrayal of characters and their beliefs illuminates the complexities of social change and the personal struggles faced by those caught in its tides. It is a thought-provoking and immersive read that sheds light on the enduring legacy of this tumultuous period in British history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: One Hour and the Next (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334718911
• ISBN 13: 9781334718915
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

A tense social drama of love, duty, and competing visions that shape a town’s fate.

This novel follows Agnes Stanier and the restless reformer Robert Lester as they collide over work, loyalty, and the pull of a powerful new social movement. Set in a small town, the story threads together personal risk, stubborn ideals, and the ache of belonging.

In intimate rooms and bustling streets, the characters struggle with promises, pressure from friends and family, and the limits of what they can endure for a cause they believe in. The tension between personal desire and public duty drives the emotional forward motion, while the atmosphere blends sharp dialogue with the mood of an era in flux.

• Meet a determined heroine torn between independence and family expectations.
• Follow a reformer who questions what real progress looks like.
• Experience a community wrestling with change, belief, and sacrifice.
• Feel the pull of danger, doubt, and the search for meaning in tough times.

Ideal for readers who enjoy period drama, character-driven conflict, and stories that probe the costs of conviction. This edition offers a vivid, immersive portrait of a society at a turning point.