About the book: 1870 / The novel takes place in England in the mid-nineteenth century. Thanks to the imperfection of the marriage legislation of England, Ireland and Scotland and the presence of contradictory articles in it, a woman becomes a victim of her scoundrel husband, and then her daughter finds herself in the same situation many years later. But fate, although cruel, is fair - with the help of friends, the girl manages to overcome all difficulties and obstacles, save her life and find her happiness.