Tension / E.M. Delafield ; [with an afterword by Simon Thomas].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Delafield, E. M., 1890-1943, author.

Series:

British Library women writers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gossip--Fiction.

Gossip.

Manners and customs.

England--Social life and customs--20th century--Fiction.

England.

Genre:

Fiction.

Novels.

Physical Description:

x, 214 pages ; 19 cm.

Place of Publication:

London : The British Library, 2021.

Summary:

Miss Pauline Marchrose arrives at the Commercial and Technical College of South-West England as the new Lady Superintendent. But Lady Edna Rossiter, the wife of the college director, Sir Julian, recognizes her name as the woman who broke off an engagement with her cousin. She starts a whispering campaign against Miss Marchrose that casts doubt on her character and undermines her position at the college, which is further fueled by Miss Marchrose's growing attachment to Sir Julian's agent, Mark Easter, who is married. Tension examines reputation and the persistence of gossip in relation to a woman's choice of work and domestic arrangements with a light touch of humor. The two main female characters represent the different roles of women in public life. Lady Rossiter uses her social position to influence college matters, while Miss Marchrose is a professional woman who brings qualifications and experience to her role.

Notes:

First published in 1920.

ISBN:

9780712353939

0712353933

OCLC:

1240209020

Publisher Number:

99990050123