The Contract is a novel by Margaret Cavendish that tells the story of Lady Lucretia, a wealthy and powerful woman who decides to take control of her own destiny by entering into a contract with a man named John, who agrees to become her servant and do whatever she asks of him. As they navigate their unusual relationship, Lucretia and John must confront the societal norms and expectations that threaten to tear them apart. Along the way, they also grapple...
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