Hester
Margaret Oliphant
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Hester
Published
2015
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages
116
ISBN-13
9781508753858
Description
"The aging Catherine Vernon, jilted in her youth, has risen to power in a man's world as head of the family bank. She thinks she sees through everyone and rules over a family of dependants with knowing cynicism. But there are two people in Redborough who resist her. One is Hester, a young relation with a personality as strong as Catherine's, and as determined to find a role for herself. The other is Edward, Catherine's favourite, whom she treats like a son. Conflict between young and old is inevitable, and in its depiction of the complex relationships that develop between the three principal characters, Hester is a masterpiece of psychological realism. In exploring the difficulty of understanding human nature, it is also a compulsive story of financial and sexual risk-taking that mounts towards a searing climax."--Back cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Hester?
This edition of Hester has approximately 116 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Hester?
For most readers, Hester typically takes between 2h 25m and 1h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 29,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 29,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Hester?
The estimated word count for Hester is approximately 29,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Hester?
Hester was written by Margaret Oliphant.
When was Hester published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.