A huge thanks to Netgalley and the publisher fot an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fascinating glimpse into the infuriatingly chauvinistic world of academia. When her husband dies unexpectedly, Virginia must navigate a treacherous path. Her education and skills have been devalued and marginalized by the establishment because of her gender, and she must now emphasize them in a world that wants to placate her with a dusty corner or a new husband.

She finds support where she least expected it, and becomes embroiled in the nascent Women's Rights Movement. I loved seeing her idea of feminism evolving.