| Author |
Scott, Lady (Caroline Lucy), 1784-1857 |
| Editor |
Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861 |
| Title |
A Marriage in High Life, Volume I
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Henry Colburn,1828.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Fay Dunn, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Marriage in High Life, Volume I" by Lady Scott is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the characters of Emmeline Benson and Lord Ernest Fitzhenry as they navigate the complexities of their arranged marriage within the context of social expectations and personal desires. The opening chapters portray not only their wedding day but also the ensuing revelations about their feelings for one another and the hidden conflicts that threaten their union. At the start of the narrative, Emmeline and Lord Fitzhenry's wedding unfolds amid a gathering of friends and family, showcasing the joyous yet anxious atmosphere surrounding the ceremony. While Emmeline's father delights in the match, her mother shows signs of emotional turmoil over her daughter's departure. Following the wedding, as they travel to their new home, Lord Fitzhenry's agitation becomes apparent, revealing a growing distance between him and Emmeline as he grapples with his own affections for another woman. As the events progress, the opening chapters set the stage for a tale of unreciprocated love, personal struggles, and the societal pressures of their high-status lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Marriage -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67669 |
| Release Date |
Mar 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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