Laid up in Lavender

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Laid Up in Lavender" by Stanley John Weyman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins amidst the backdrop of English society, focusing on characters entangled in the complexities of political life and personal relationships. The narrative introduces us to Lady Betty Stafford, a vivacious and capricious figure, and her husband, Mr. Stafford, who is engrossed in the affairs of state, creating a dynamic characterized by contrasting engagements in both public and domestic spheres. The opening of the novel sets a lively tone, capturing a conversation between Lady Betty and her cousin, Sir Horace, wherein she expresses her boredom with the apparent drudgery of political affairs while hinting at a deeper dissatisfaction with her marriage. Lady Betty's desire for attention and excitement becomes evident, particularly in her complaints about her husband's commitments. The narrative is punctuated by Mr. Stafford's political struggles as he deals with a scandal involving a leaked agreement, hinting at broader themes of ambition, jealousy, and the intertwining of personal and political lives. As Lady Betty's actions come under scrutiny, the opening establishes an intriguing foundation for the ensuing drama centered on love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas within their social milieu. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Lady Betty's indiscretion

The surgeon's guest

The colonel's boy

A good man's dilemma

Bab

Gerald

Joanna's bracelet

The body-birds of court

The vicar's secret

The other Englishman

King Pepin and Sweet Clive

Family portraits.

Credits:

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-02-26