Pamela Pounce: A tale of tempestuous petticoats by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle

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Author Castle, Agnes, 1860-1922
Author Castle, Egerton, 1858-1920
Title Pamela Pounce: A tale of tempestuous petticoats
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Pamela Pounce: A Tale of Tempestuous Petticoats" by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Pamela Pounce, a milliner's assistant, who navigates the complexities of high society and fashion in 18th-century England, including her experiences working under the notorious Madame Eglantine. The narrative explores themes of ambition, femininity, and social ranking, particularly through the lens of Pamela's character as she learns to assert herself within the fashion world. At the start of the book, we meet Pamela Pounce, who reflects on her past while working tirelessly in Madame Eglantine’s Parisian hat shop. She is abruptly dismissed by her employer following a confrontation involving the lascivious Monsieur Ildefonse. Feeling both relieved and apprehensive, Pamela returns to London with limited resources and a determination to make her mark in the world of fashion. The dynamics of her relationships and the challenges she faces in a new environment, including the condescension from her Aunt Lydia and the struggles of working in a subordinate role, set the stage for her growth and the adventures that await her as she seeks to establish herself in the bustling society of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Romance fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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