A Scott, Lady (Caroline Lucy) 1784-1857 creator Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady 1775-1861 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Marriage in High Life, Volume II" by Lady Scott is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous marriage of Emmeline, who is caught in a web of misunderstanding, jealousy, and societal pressures as she navigates her complex relationship with her husband, Lord Fitzhenry. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for reconciliation amidst a backdrop of class and expectation. At the start of the book, Emmeline is in a state of emotional turmoil following a series of misunderstandings and tensions with her husband. As Fitzhenry announces his intention to leave town, Emmeline grapples with feelings of rejection and suspicion, particularly towards the potential influence of another man, Pelham, who has recently been advising her. The narrative delves into her doubts, her longing for Fitzhenry's affection, and her attempts to rationalize her situation in light of her husband's apparent disdain. Following the death of a family servant, both characters confront suppressed emotions that may ultimately determine the future of their marriage. The chapter establishes a gripping tone of despair mixed with fleeting hope, making it clear that the road to marital reconciliation will be fraught with challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-03-20 Fay Dunn, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: Henry Colburn, 1828 Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction PR United Kingdom: Henry Colburn, 1828 https://archive.org/details/marriageinhighli01scott https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67670 https://archive.org/details/marriageinhighli01scott https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67670 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134549.0 67670