Laid up in Lavender by Stanley John Weyman
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"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.)
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| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Laid up in Lavender |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38989 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38989-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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