The Wheels of Chance

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Set during the Golden Age of the bicycle (1890-1905), this novel explores the transformative impact of affordable bicycles on English society. The newfound ability for individuals of modest means to travel freely and for pleasure challenged traditional class structures and significantly advanced the movement for female emancipation. The story captures the excitement and social changes sparked by this revolutionary mode of transport, highlighting its role in reshaping personal freedoms and societal norms.