Matilda: A Tale of the Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Constantine Henry Phipps Normanby

9780267160785: Matilda: A Tale of the Day (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026716078X ISBN 13: 9780267160785

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A witty, behind-the-scenes portrait of a fashionable 19th‑century social circle.

Enter a world of clever banter, careful alliances, and secret yearnings.

In a vivid drawing-room of London society, sharp observations and sparkling dialogue reveal the rituals, pretensions, and humors of the upper crust. The story threads together dinners, introductions, and the unspoken rules that govern who is seen with whom, and when. Across the pages, readers glimpse the complex ties of friendship, flirtation, and ambition that drive these characters as they navigate a glittering yet precarious social season.

This edition invites you into a world where wit is as much a weapon as charm, and where every glance carries meaning. Readers follow a cast of vividly drawn figures as they maneuver through dinners, drawing rooms, and public appearances, each moment layered with intention and consequence.

Pressing social interplay in detailed, lively scenes that feel both intimate and public
A spotlight on manners, reputation, and the performing arts of conversation
Multiple viewpoints that reveal the pressures and pleasures of high society
A richly atmospheric period setting with brisk, witty narration

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty social satire, character-driven plots, and historical fiction set in a world of salons and soir�es.

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