Harry Coverdale's Courtship, and All That Came of It
A Victorian Love Story of Morality and SocietyBy Frank E. Smedley
Length21h 24m
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Set in mid-19th century England, "Harry Coverdale's Courtship, and All That Came of It" is a poignant exploration of romantic entanglements, social conventions, and the gradual maturation of love. Smedley's narrative marries humor with keen social commentary, reflecting the Victorian era's complex dynamics of courtship and gender roles. With its engaging dialogue and vivid characterizations, the book invites readers into a world where the intricacies of society dictate personal relationships, even as the protagonists strive for authenticity in their emotions and ambitions. Frank E. Smedley, an accomplished novelist of the Victorian period, infuses his work with personal insights drawn from his own life experiences and the societal norms of his time. Smedley is known for his ability to weave intricate plots with relatable characters, and his writing often serves as a critique of contemporary social mores. His experiences in literature and journalism, coupled with a tendency toward introspection, profoundly informed the themes and character arcs in this particular work. Readers seeking a rich and humorous exploration of love'Äôs trials and tribulations will find "Harry Coverdale's Courtship" a treasure trove of wit and wisdom. This novel not only entertains but also encourages reflection on the enduring questions of love and societal expectation, making it an essential read for those interested in Victorian literature and human relationships.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length21 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE: THE AUTHOR.
26CHAPTER XXIV.—A STORM BREWING.
2HARRY COVERDALE’S COURTSHIP, AND ALL THAT CAME OF IT.
27CHAPTER XXV.—THE STORM BURSTS.
3CHAPTER I.—TREATS OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE.
28CHAPTER XXVI.—THE ATMOSPHERE REMAINS CLOUDY.
4CHAPTER II.—AFFORDS A SPECIMEN OF HARRY’S “QUIET MANNER” WITH HIS TENANTRY.
29CHAPTER XXVII.—THE PLEASURES OF KEEPING UP THE GAME.
5CHAPTER III.—HAZLEHURST PLEADS HIS CAUSE AND WINS IT.
30CHAPTER XXVIII.—ALICE SUCCOURS THE DISTRESSED.
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6CHAPTER IV.—CONTAINS, AMONG OTHER “EXQUISITE” SKETCHES, A PORTRAIT OF A PUPPY (NOT BY LANDSEER).
31CHAPTER XXIX.—HOW TO MAKE HOME HAPPY.
7CHAPTER V.—PROVES THE ADVISABILITY OF LOOKING BEFORE YOU LEAP.
32CHAPTER XXX.—INTRODUCES A LORDLY GALLANT.
8CHAPTER VI.—JEST AND EARNEST.
33CHAPTER XXXI.—SPIDERS AND FLIES.
9CHAPTER VII.—WHEREIN SYMPTOMS OF HARRY’S COURTSHIP BEGIN TO APPEAR ON A STORMY HORIZON.
34CHAPTER XXXII.—A GLIMPSE AT THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER.
10CHAPTER VIII.—HARRY CONDESCENDS TO PLAY THE AGREEABLE.
35CHAPTER XXXIII.—TELEMACHUS AND MENTOR.
11CHAPTER IX.—CONTAINS LITTLE ELSE SAVE MOONSHINE.
36CHAPTER XXXIV.—CIRCE.
12CHAPTER X.—“EQUO NE CREDITE TEUCRI.”—(Virgil)
37CHAPTER XXXV.—FLOWERS AND THORNS.
13CHAPTER XI.—“POST EQUITEM SEDET ATRA CURA.”—(Horace)
38CHAPTER XXXVI.—ARCADIA IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
14CHAPTER XII.—HARRY PUTS HIS FOOT IN IT.
39CHAPTER XXXVII.—A CONCESSION, AND A “PARTIE QUARRÉE.”
15CHAPTER XIII.—“DEEPER AND DEEPER STILL.”
40CHAPTER XXXVIII.—SOME OF THE JOYS OF OUR DANCING DAYS.
16CHAPTER XIV.—DECIDEDLY EMBARRASSING.
41CHAPTER XXXIX.—ARABELLA.
17CHAPTER XV.—RELATES THE UNEXPECTED BENEVOLENCE OF HORACE D’ALMAYNE.
42CHAPTER XL.—DEEPER AND DEEPER STILL.
18CHAPTER XVI.—TREATS OF THINGS IN GENERAL.
43CHAPTER XLI.—ADVICE GRATIS.
19CHAPTER XVII.—PLOTTING AND COUNTER-PLOTTING.
44CHAPTER XLII.—L’EMBARRAS DES RICHESSES.
20CHAPTER XVIII.—ALICE’S FIRST INTRODUCTION TO HER HUSBAND’S “QUIET MANNER.”
45CHAPTER XLIII.—EATING WHITEBAIT.
21CHAPTER XIX.—A COMEDY OF ERRORS.
46CHAPTER XLIV.—LORD ALFRED COURTLAND SOWS A FEW WILD OATS.
22CHAPTER XX.—THE MORNING OF THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER.
47CHAPTER XLV.—THE OVERTURE TO DON PASQUALE.
23CHAPTER XXI.—THE EVENING OF THE SAME DAY.
48CHAPTER XLVI.—KATE BEGINS TO REAP THE WHIRLWIND.
24CHAPTER XXII.—KATE SOWS THE WIND.
49CHAPTER XLVII.—A GLIMPSE AT THE CLOVEN FOOT.
25CHAPTER XXIII.—ADVICE GRATIS.
50CHAPTER XLVIII.—MAGNANIMITY.
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