by Anthony Hope
First published 1890
Invited to a lavish party, young Carter finds himself entangled with the alluring Dolly, a married woman of mystery. As their flirtatious banter unfolds, he navigates the delicate etiquette and hidden power dynamics of the Victorian elite, discovering the absurdities that lurk beneath the glittering facade. This clever comedy of manners delights in the follies of the upper class.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, comedy, 19th-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: clever, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Period: Victorian
202 pages · Hardcover · R. H. Russell