"Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster" by Charlotte M. Yonge Being a spinster has long been a lifestyle that's sparked intrigue and questions. In this book, readers are able to sink into the mind of these complex women. When one lives alone, hopes and fears change. This book humanizes spinsterhood in a way that's not often done and the result is a charming and simple book that's intrigued readers for years.