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Explore a witty, 18th‑century tale of manners, wit, and moral questions set in a world of polished salons and family intrigue.
This edition presents a vivid early novel by Mrs. Jane West, introducing readers to a narrator who shares adventures, letters, and observations on love, virtue, and social ambition. Through the story’s framework of journeys, arrivals, and portraits of a fashionable circle, you’ll glimpse how characters navigate reputation, loyalty, and the pull of public opinion.
What you’ll experience- Rich character sketches of noble families and their rivals.
- A blend of narrative and epistolary elements that moves the plot through dialogue and letters.
- Observations on education, marriage, and social performance in a changing world.
- Light satire and moral reflections that invite reflection without heavy exposition.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Lady Monteith, the daughter of a wealthy Welsh landowner, and her marriage to the Earl of Monteith, a spendthrift and wastrel. The author uses the marriage to explore the broader historical context of the decline of the Highland clans and the rise of a new, moneyed class. Through the characters of Lady Monteith and her husband, the author examines the clash and conciliation between tradition and modernity and the effects of personal morality on the performance of public duty. This book provides fascinating insights into the social and political complexities of 18th century Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333091026_0
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