The Wife"First published 1756 alongside a companion work, "The husband," the pair providing guides as to suitable behaviour in a marriage. Perhaps best known for her novels, Haywood published a wide range of titles, including "The female spectator," a collection of topical work published under several pseudonyms, and translations of popular European romances."--Supplied by dealer, John R. Sanderson |
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