| Author |
Snaith, J. C. (John Collis), 1876-1936 |
| Title |
The adventurous lady
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| Original Publication |
United States: D. Appleton and Company,1920.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Adventurous Lady" by J. C. Snaith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young women: Lady Elfreda Catkin, the daughter of a marquis, and Miss Cass, a humble governess. Their paths intersect in a clever twist of fate as Elfreda decides to switch identities with Miss Cass during an adventure that promises to explore themes of class, privilege, and the pursuit of personal aspirations. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in a bustling train station just after the signing of the Armistice. Lady Elfreda, confident in her cerulean sealskin coat, engages her maid, Pikey, in navigating the crowded platform. They encounter Miss Cass, who is overwhelmed by the chaos, and Elfreda's composed demeanor slowly draws them together. Upon boarding the train, Elfreda offers a selfless act by inviting Miss Cass to join her in the first-class compartment despite their different social standings. As the two women bond over their separate lives, Elfreda proposes a daring plan: to switch places for a fortnight, allowing Miss Cass to experience the glamorous world of the aristocracy and Elfreda to act as a governess. This extravagant plot unfolds against a backdrop rich in social commentary, setting the stage for an adventurous narrative filled with intrigue and complex character dynamics. (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 |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Governesses -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Nobility -- England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69271 |
| Release Date |
Oct 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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