Our Elizabeth: A Humour Novel by Florence A. Kilpatrick
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"Our Elizabeth: A Humour Novel" by Florence A. Kilpatrick is a humorous domestic novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the central character, Elizabeth Renshaw, who enters the lives of a married couple facing the comedic struggles associated with household management and marital communication. Throughout the narrative, Elizabeth brings a unique blend of chaos and charm, challenging the traditional domestic roles while providing insight into the couple's relationship
dynamics. The opening of the novel introduces Elizabeth as a personality shaped by humorous experiences in domestic service. The protagonist reflects on her dissatisfaction with household duties and the comedic tensions with her husband, Henry, particularly regarding cooking and their shared responsibilities. As they search for a cook to alleviate these domestic struggles, they encounter various characters, including Elizabeth, who immediately stands out as a force of nature. In a humorous turn of events, Elizabeth defies expectations, promising delectable culinary skills while bringing her own brand of misfortune and superstition, setting the stage for comedic escapades and relational challenges that are to unfold in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kilpatrick, Florence A. (Florence Antoinette), 1888- |
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| Illustrator | Forbes, Ernest, 1879-1962 |
| Title | Our Elizabeth: A Humour Novel |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Housekeeping -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Households -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18430 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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