A Mummer's Wife tells the story of Kate Ede, a bored Midlands housewife unhappily married to an asthmatic draper. When a handsome travelling actor comes to lodge with her family, she succumbs to temptation, with disastrous consequences. This scholarly edition includes a critical introduction, author biography, explanatory footnotes, and a wealth of contextual material.<br><br><b>Author:</b> George Moore<br><b>Publisher:</b> Victorian Secrets<br><b>Published:</b> 05/31/2011<br><b>Pages:</b> 432<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.27lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781906469238<p></p>