Dive headfirst into this gorgeously romantic and satirical novel which reveals a different side to the father of sci-fi.
When young Ellen Sawbridge meets wealthy Isaac Harman, she charitably agrees to marry him. Despite great wealth, their marriage, bereft of love, falls into greater turmoil when the miserable Ellen is courted by the kind George Brumley. What ensues is a captivating romantic drama teeming with tension, humour, and death.
Who will Ellen choose?
A timeless battle of the sexes story featuring a love triangle and plenty of feminist themes, âThe Wife of Sir Isaac Harmanâ is the perfect read for fans of Netflix's ´Persuasion´.
H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English author and Noble Prize in Literature nominee, prolific across several genres, and celebrated as the "father of science fiction". His notable science fiction works include the blockbuster hit adaptation âThe Time Machineâ, âThe Invisible Manâ, âThe War of the Worldsâ, and âWhen the Sleeper Walksâ. Wells remains a significant influence on the sci-fi genre today.