The Siege of the Seven Suitors by Meredith Nicholson

"The Siege of the Seven Suitors" by Meredith Nicholson is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of social intricacies and romantic entanglements, the story revolves around a group of characters linked by love, ambition, and personal quirks. The central figure is Arnold Ames, a chimney doctor who becomes embroiled in the affairs of his friend Hartley Wiggins and a remarkable family of women, including the enigmatic Cecilia Hollister and the eccentric Aunt Octavia. The opening portion introduces Arnold Ames as he dines with Wiggins, revealing their playful camaraderie and the latter's unusual glum demeanor. Their conversation hints at a deeper, unresolved conflict involving Wiggins and Cecilia Hollister, a woman he encountered at the Asolando Tea-Room, which subsequently drives him to leave for an unknown adventure. As Arnold becomes aware of his friend's romantic struggles, he decides to visit the Asolando again, setting in motion a series of events that will intertwine their lives further. The intrigue deepens as he encounters Cecilia and her formidable aunt, Octavia, hinting at complex relational dynamics and playful banter that foreshadow their adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947
Illustrator Birch, Reginald B. (Reginald Bathurst), 1856-1943
Illustrator Phillips, Coles, 1880-1927
Title The Siege of the Seven Suitors
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Aunts -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 35942
Release Date
Last Update Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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