The Wing of Azrael

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The book explores the explosive impact of Mona Caird's 1888 essay "Marriage," which challenged the institution as a failure, sparking a massive public debate that garnered 27,000 letters in response. The discussion captivated society for six months, only to be overshadowed by the infamous Jack the Ripper murders. Through this lens, the narrative delves into themes of gender, societal norms, and the complexities of marital relationships during a transformative period in history.