TY - BOOK AU - Belloc,Hilaire TI - A Change in the Cabinet AV - PR PY - 2019/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - English fiction -- 20th century KW - Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Fiction KW - Cabinet system -- Great Britain -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2019-12-19; Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "A Change in the Cabinet" by Hilaire Belloc is a political novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Sir T. Charles Repton, a respected and industrious politician in the British Cabinet during March 1915. The narrative explores themes of politics, social position, and the intricacies of personal ambition as it unfolds the lives of various characters entangled within the fabric of governance and societal expectations. The opening of the work presents Sir Charles as a man deeply engaged in his political duties, providing a glimpse into his morning routine as he navigates the complexities of both his professional commitments and personal life. The narrative elaborates on Repton's role as Warden of the Court of Dowry and his connections to influential figures, contrasting his dedication to his responsibilities with the pressures and expectations placed upon him by society, particularly his wife, Lady Maria Repton. Additionally, the chapter hints at emerging tensions in the backdrop of British politics and introduces other characters like George Mulross Demaine, suggesting intersecting storylines that delve into the personal sacrifices and social maneuvering inherent in political life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60967 ER -