Harry Coverdale's Courtship, and All That Came of It
By Frank E. Smedley
Length21h 24m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
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.
35CHAPTER XXXIII.—TELEMACHUS AND MENTOR.
2HARRY COVERDALE’S COURTSHIP, AND ALL THAT CAME OF IT.
36CHAPTER XXXIV.—CIRCE.
3CHAPTER I.—TREATS OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE.
37CHAPTER XXXV.—FLOWERS AND THORNS.
4CHAPTER II.—AFFORDS A SPECIMEN OF HARRY’S “QUIET MANNER” WITH HIS TENANTRY.
38CHAPTER XXXVI.—ARCADIA IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
5CHAPTER III.—HAZLEHURST PLEADS HIS CAUSE AND WINS IT.
39CHAPTER XXXVII.—A CONCESSION, AND A “PARTIE QUARRÉE.”
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6CHAPTER IV.—CONTAINS, AMONG OTHER “EXQUISITE” SKETCHES, A PORTRAIT OF A PUPPY (NOT BY LANDSEER).
40CHAPTER XXXVIII.—SOME OF THE JOYS OF OUR DANCING DAYS.
7CHAPTER V.—PROVES THE ADVISABILITY OF LOOKING BEFORE YOU LEAP.
41CHAPTER XXXIX.—ARABELLA.
8CHAPTER VI.—JEST AND EARNEST.
42CHAPTER XL.—DEEPER AND DEEPER STILL.
9CHAPTER VII.—WHEREIN SYMPTOMS OF HARRY’S COURTSHIP BEGIN TO APPEAR ON A STORMY HORIZON.
43CHAPTER XLI.—ADVICE GRATIS.
10CHAPTER VIII.—HARRY CONDESCENDS TO PLAY THE AGREEABLE.
44CHAPTER XLII.—L’EMBARRAS DES RICHESSES.
11CHAPTER IX.—CONTAINS LITTLE ELSE SAVE MOONSHINE.
45CHAPTER XLIII.—EATING WHITEBAIT.
12CHAPTER X.—“EQUO NE CREDITE TEUCRI.”—(Virgil)
46CHAPTER XLIV.—LORD ALFRED COURTLAND SOWS A FEW WILD OATS.
13CHAPTER XI.—“POST EQUITEM SEDET ATRA CURA.”—(Horace)
47CHAPTER XLV.—THE OVERTURE TO DON PASQUALE.
14CHAPTER XII.—HARRY PUTS HIS FOOT IN IT.
48CHAPTER XLVI.—KATE BEGINS TO REAP THE WHIRLWIND.
15CHAPTER XIII.—“DEEPER AND DEEPER STILL.”
49CHAPTER XLVII.—A GLIMPSE AT THE CLOVEN FOOT.
16CHAPTER XIV.—DECIDEDLY EMBARRASSING.
50CHAPTER XLVIII.—MAGNANIMITY.
17CHAPTER XV.—RELATES THE UNEXPECTED BENEVOLENCE OF HORACE D’ALMAYNE.
51CHAPTER XLIX.—ALICE PERCEIVES THE ERROR OF HER WAYS.
18CHAPTER XVI.—TREATS OF THINGS IN GENERAL.
52CHAPTER L.—THE LETTER.
19CHAPTER XVII.—PLOTTING AND COUNTER-PLOTTING.
53CHAPTER LI.—OTHELLO VISITS CASSIO.
20CHAPTER XVIII.—ALICE’S FIRST INTRODUCTION TO HER HUSBAND’S “QUIET MANNER.”
54CHAPTER LII.—A GLEAM OF LIGHT.
21CHAPTER XIX.—A COMEDY OF ERRORS.
55CHAPTER LIII.—AFTER THE MANNER OF “BELL’S LIFE.”
22CHAPTER XX.—THE MORNING OF THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER.
56CHAPTER LIV.—SETTLING PRELIMINARIES.
23CHAPTER XXI.—THE EVENING OF THE SAME DAY.
57CHAPTER LV.—THE RACE.
24CHAPTER XXII.—KATE SOWS THE WIND.
58CHAPTER LVI.—THE CATASTROPHE.
25CHAPTER XXIII.—ADVICE GRATIS.
59CHAPTER LVII.—AN ANONYMOUS LETTER.
26CHAPTER XXIV.—A STORM BREWING.
60CHAPTER LVIII.—DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.
27CHAPTER XXV.—THE STORM BURSTS.
61CHAPTER LIX.—HORACE WEATHERS THE STORM.
28CHAPTER XXVI.—THE ATMOSPHERE REMAINS CLOUDY.
62CHAPTER LX.—ANXIETY.
29CHAPTER XXVII.—THE PLEASURES OF KEEPING UP THE GAME.
63CHAPTER LXI.—ALICE APPOINTS HER SUCCESSOR.
30CHAPTER XXVIII.—ALICE SUCCOURS THE DISTRESSED.
64CHAPTER LXII.—MRS. COVERDALE THINKS BETTER OF IT.
31CHAPTER XXIX.—HOW TO MAKE HOME HAPPY.
65CHAPTER LXIII.—LORD ALFRED SEVERS HIS LEADING STRINGS.
32CHAPTER XXX.—INTRODUCES A LORDLY GALLANT.
66CHAPTER LXIV.—D’ALMAYNE PLAYS HIS LAST CARD.
33CHAPTER XXXI.—SPIDERS AND FLIES.
67CHAPTER LXV.—SETTLES EVERYBODY AND EVERYTHING.: THE END
34CHAPTER XXXII.—A GLIMPSE AT THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER.
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