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"Miss Cayley's Adventures" from Grant Allen. Canadian science writer and novelist (1848-1899).

Miss Cayley's Adventures is a novel written by British author Grant Allen and first published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Miss Violet Cayley, who is determined to live life on her own terms and break free from the constraints of Victorian... Read Full Overview

Miss Cayley's Adventures is a novel written by British author Grant Allen and published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Miss Violet Cayley, who is determined to live life on her own terms and defy the expectations of society.Miss Cayley is a strong-willed... Read Full Overview

Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) was a Canadian science writer and novelist, educated in England. He was a public promoter of evolution in the second half of the nineteenth century. After leaving his professorship, in 1876 he returned to... Read Full Overview

" ...]easily by New York and the White Star Liners. I began to feel like a globe-trotter already; the Cantankerous Old Lady was the thin end of the wedge-the first rung of the ladder I proceeded to put my foot on it. EXCUSE ME, I SAID, BUT I THINK I SEE A WAY OUT OF YOUR DIFFICULTY... Read Full Overview

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Miss Cayley's AdventuresBy Grant Allen

When her stepfather dies, Miss Lois Cayley finds herself alone in the world with only twopence in her pocket. Undaunted, the intelligent, attractive, and infinitely resourceful young woman decides to set off in search of adventure. Her travels take her from London to Germany,... Read Full Overview

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Miss Cayley's Adventures is a novel written by British author Grant Allen and published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Miss Violet Cayley, who is determined to break free from the constraints of Victorian society and live life on her own terms... Read Full Overview

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