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Jan And Her Job
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- Book Synopsis
- Jan and her job introduces a woman whose sense of duty compels her to cross continents, sacrificing comfort for the uncertain demands of family obligation. Janet Ross arrives in Bombay to support her ailing sister, weighed down not only by concern but by a growing awareness that her new role extends beyond simple caregiving. The story opens during her voyage, where her quiet presence attracts notice from fellow travelers, hinting at a layered character both self-contained and acutely perceptive. Through these early observations, the reader is drawn into Janet s interior world a space marked by anxiety, resilience, and a deep resolve to face what lies ahead. Her encounter with colonial India, with its unfamiliar rhythms and suffocating heat, becomes a mirror for her internal state. The narrative quickly pivots to a subtle exploration of women s emotional labor, family entanglements, and unspoken expectations. Janet s reflections are tinged with a quiet urgency as she prepares to confront not only her sister s decline but the broader dysfunction within her family. The restrained elegance of the prose emphasizes the tension between self-denial and self-preservation, laying the foundation for a story that examines how ordinary acts of responsibility carry extraordinary emotional weight.
- About The Author
- Lizzie Allen Harker was born in 1863 in Gloucester, United Kingdom, to parents James Allen and Elizabeth Allen. She became known as an English novelist and playwright, recognized for her thoughtful portrayals of domestic life and the emotional intricacies of women s experiences. Harker s works often focused on themes of duty, resilience, and the quiet strength found in everyday situations, making her stories resonate with readers in the early 20th century. One of her most notable accomplishments was co-authoring the play Marigold, which gained significant popularity and was later adapted into a film in 1938. The story s enduring appeal led to its inclusion in the BBC Radio s Saturday Night Theatre in 1943, making it part of a pioneering moment in broadcast drama. Harker's writing style reflected the period s social expectations while offering a subtle critique through strong, perceptive female characters. She had a keen understanding of family dynamics and emotional nuance, which she brought to her fiction with clarity and empathy. Lizzie Allen Harker died in 1933 in Cirencester at the age of 70, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be appreciated for its insight into the complexities of women s inner lives.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789371465601
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 June 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 14 mm
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