02202cam a22003013u 4500 65311 UtSlPG 20260610134516.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Beck, L. Adams (Lily Adams), 1862-1931 The Chaste Diana Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-10 Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Project Gutenberg team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Chaste Diana" by E. Barrington is a historical romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in the early 18th century and revolves around the London theater scene, capturing the lives of both the performers and the patrons. The central character, Diana Beswick, is a beautiful young woman aspiring to be an actress, navigating her ambitions and the complexities of relationships within a vibrant yet tumultuous society. The opening of "The Chaste Diana" introduces us to Mr. Rich, the patentee and manager of a playhouse, as he prepares for the premiere of John Gay's innovative production, "The Beggar's Opera." Throughout this portion, we meet notable figures from the London elite, including Lord Baltimore and the Duke of Bolton, who lend their support to the upcoming play. Diana's arrival and audition stand out as a pivotal moment; she yearns to escape her troubled home life under the oppressive hand of her stepfather, Mr. Fenton, and seeks to find her place on stage. As she impresses Mr. Rich and Mr. Gay with her vocal talent and spirited personality, she takes the first steps toward a career that not only promises fame but also the freedom she desperately desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fenton, Lavinia, 1708-1760 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65311 106134 106134