Harry Coverdale's Courtship, and All That Came of It

Harry Coverdale's Courtship, and All That Came of It

By Frank E. Smedley
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In "Harry Coverdale's Courtship, and All That Came of It," Frank E. Smedley presents a captivating narrative that explores the intricacies of romantic relationships within the social context of 19th-century England. Through witty dialogue and rich character development, Smedley employs a blend of humor and drama to depict the trials of young love, societal expectations, and the whims of fate. The novel's literary style reflects the currents of the Victorian era, engaging readers with its intricate plot and moral reflections while commenting on the tensions between individual desires and societal norms. Frank E. Smedley, an English author and journalist, was deeply influenced by the social mores and expectations of his time. His experiences as a writer for various magazines and newspapers granted him keen insight into the dynamics of courtship and relationships in Victorian society. Smedley's keen observations and personal understanding of love's complexities informed his storytelling, allowing him to craft a narrative that resonates with authenticity and charm. This novel is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and romantic fiction, providing an insightful glimpse into the past while exploring timeless themes of love, ambition, and personal growth. Readers will find themselves enchanted by Smedley's engaging prose and memorable characters, making this work an invaluable addition to any literary collection.

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GenreRomance, Humor
Length21 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 29, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1PREFACE: THE AUTHOR.
2HARRY COVERDALE’S COURTSHIP, AND ALL THAT CAME OF IT.
3CHAPTER I.—TREATS OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE.
4CHAPTER II.—AFFORDS A SPECIMEN OF HARRY’S “QUIET MANNER” WITH HIS TENANTRY.
5CHAPTER III.—HAZLEHURST PLEADS HIS CAUSE AND WINS IT.
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6CHAPTER IV.—CONTAINS, AMONG OTHER “EXQUISITE” SKETCHES, A PORTRAIT OF A PUPPY (NOT BY LANDSEER).
7CHAPTER V.—PROVES THE ADVISABILITY OF LOOKING BEFORE YOU LEAP.
8CHAPTER VI.—JEST AND EARNEST.
9CHAPTER VII.—WHEREIN SYMPTOMS OF HARRY’S COURTSHIP BEGIN TO APPEAR ON A STORMY HORIZON.
10CHAPTER VIII.—HARRY CONDESCENDS TO PLAY THE AGREEABLE.
11CHAPTER IX.—CONTAINS LITTLE ELSE SAVE MOONSHINE.
12CHAPTER X.—“EQUO NE CREDITE TEUCRI.”—(Virgil)
13CHAPTER XI.—“POST EQUITEM SEDET ATRA CURA.”—(Horace)
14CHAPTER XII.—HARRY PUTS HIS FOOT IN IT.
15CHAPTER XIII.—“DEEPER AND DEEPER STILL.”
16CHAPTER XIV.—DECIDEDLY EMBARRASSING.
17CHAPTER XV.—RELATES THE UNEXPECTED BENEVOLENCE OF HORACE D’ALMAYNE.
18CHAPTER XVI.—TREATS OF THINGS IN GENERAL.
19CHAPTER XVII.—PLOTTING AND COUNTER-PLOTTING.
20CHAPTER XVIII.—ALICE’S FIRST INTRODUCTION TO HER HUSBAND’S “QUIET MANNER.”
21CHAPTER XIX.—A COMEDY OF ERRORS.
22CHAPTER XX.—THE MORNING OF THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER.
23CHAPTER XXI.—THE EVENING OF THE SAME DAY.
24CHAPTER XXII.—KATE SOWS THE WIND.
25CHAPTER XXIII.—ADVICE GRATIS.
26CHAPTER XXIV.—A STORM BREWING.
27CHAPTER XXV.—THE STORM BURSTS.
28CHAPTER XXVI.—THE ATMOSPHERE REMAINS CLOUDY.
29CHAPTER XXVII.—THE PLEASURES OF KEEPING UP THE GAME.
30CHAPTER XXVIII.—ALICE SUCCOURS THE DISTRESSED.
31CHAPTER XXIX.—HOW TO MAKE HOME HAPPY.
32CHAPTER XXX.—INTRODUCES A LORDLY GALLANT.
33CHAPTER XXXI.—SPIDERS AND FLIES.
34CHAPTER XXXII.—A GLIMPSE AT THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER.
35CHAPTER XXXIII.—TELEMACHUS AND MENTOR.
36CHAPTER XXXIV.—CIRCE.
37CHAPTER XXXV.—FLOWERS AND THORNS.
38CHAPTER XXXVI.—ARCADIA IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
39CHAPTER XXXVII.—A CONCESSION, AND A “PARTIE QUARRÉE.”
40CHAPTER XXXVIII.—SOME OF THE JOYS OF OUR DANCING DAYS.
41CHAPTER XXXIX.—ARABELLA.
42CHAPTER XL.—DEEPER AND DEEPER STILL.
43CHAPTER XLI.—ADVICE GRATIS.
44CHAPTER XLII.—L’EMBARRAS DES RICHESSES.
45CHAPTER XLIII.—EATING WHITEBAIT.
46CHAPTER XLIV.—LORD ALFRED COURTLAND SOWS A FEW WILD OATS.
47CHAPTER XLV.—THE OVERTURE TO DON PASQUALE.
48CHAPTER XLVI.—KATE BEGINS TO REAP THE WHIRLWIND.
49CHAPTER XLVII.—A GLIMPSE AT THE CLOVEN FOOT.
50CHAPTER XLVIII.—MAGNANIMITY.

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