A Valiant Ignorance; Vol. 2 of 3a Novel in Three Volumes

A Valiant Ignorance, published in 1894 by Mary Angela Dickens, is the second volume of a three-part novel exploring the complexities of social relationships. The story follows Julian Romayne, who grapples with the legacy of his father, a disgraced financier, and the emotional dynamics with his mother, Mrs. Romayne, as she conceals the truth of their family's past. Themes of independence, societal expectations, and personal identity are woven throughout Julian's interactions, particularly with a workgirl named Clemence, highlighting class disparity and moral dilemmas.