Women Who Dared: From the Infamous to the Forgotten Brand / Girl of All Work each of which answers a

each of which answers a question prompted by Jane Austen's novels

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Women Who Dared: From the Infamous to the Forgotten Brand / Girl of All Work each of which answers aWhat does it mean to be a woman who dares to challenge the status quo? Whether by wielding power in patriarchal societies or rallying for peace, fighting for change has always put women in danger, but also led to remarkable stories of resistance. Gathering 46 stories from writers around the globe, this collection explores the twin themes of women and daring through the lives of monarchs, prophets, suffragists, soldiers, scientists, activists and