Soimeme: A Story of a Willful Life is a novel written by Matilda Leathes and published in 1869. The story follows the life of the titular character, Soimeme, a young woman who is determined to live her life on her own terms despite the expectations and restrictions placed on her by society. Soimeme’s journey takes her through various experiences and relationships, including a failed engagement and a scandalous affair, as she tries to find her place in the world. Along the way, she grapples with themes of love, independence, and the limitations of societal norms. The novel offers a glimpse into Victorian-era attitudes towards women and their roles in society, as well as the struggles and triumphs of a woman determined to forge her own path.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.