"An Angel in the House" by Helen Dobson explores the life of a young woman named Clara, who grapples with societal expectations and personal desires in Victorian England. As she navigates her role as a dutiful daughter and aspiring writer, Clara confronts the constraints placed upon women of her time. Her journey intertwines with themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for independence. With rich historical detail, the story delves into Clara's internal conflicts and her quest to find her voice amidst the pressures of conformity, ultimately leading her to redefine what it means to be an "angel" in an oppressive world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 44 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2002 by National Association for the Teaching of English .