03488cam a22003733u 4500 75982 UtSlPG 20260610134746.0 m cr n 260607r20251849utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06016101 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Sullivan, Arabella Jane, 1797?-1839 Recollections of a chaperon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Standard novels, 114 Release date is 2025-04-28 Introductory chapter -- The single woman of a certain age -- Milly and Lucy -- Warenne; or, the piping times of peace -- An old tale, and often told -- Ellen Wareham. MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Recollections of a Chaperon" by Arabella Jane Sullivan is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on issues of love, marriage, and social expectations, likely drawing upon the experiences and observations of women navigating the complexities of society and relationships during that era. Central to the story are the characters Fanny Elmsley, her cousin Isabella St. Clair, and Lord Delaford, whose intertwined affections and ambitions drive much of the plot. The novel explores themes such as unrequited love, jealousy, societal roles, and the consequences of personal choices. The opening of "Recollections of a Chaperon" introduces Mrs. ——, a widow who has raised seven daughters, and establishes her general philosophy about matchmaking—emphasizing the unpredictability of marital outcomes and preferring passive guidance over active engineering. The narrative then shifts to “The Single Woman of a Certain Age,” focusing particularly on Fanny Elmsley and her cousin Isabella after Isabella’s arrival at her guardian’s home. As the plot unfolds, Lord Delaford enters their social circle, quickly attracting attention from both Fanny and Isabella. While Isabella is at first confident of winning Lord Delaford’s affections through her charm and social skills, he becomes increasingly drawn to the quiet, unassuming Fanny. The ensuing chapters depict a delicate and ultimately painful romantic rivalry, resulting in Lord Delaford choosing Isabella over Fanny, leaving Fanny to struggle privately with heartbreak, loneliness, and her sense of duty. The narrative then traces the aftermath of these events: Fanny’s grief is compounded by the loss of her mother, while Isabella’s marriage to Lord Delaford becomes complicated by her love of society and her neglect of domestic responsibilities. The opening sets the stage for a nuanced portrayal of female emotional lives, friendship, sacrifice, and the gap between romantic ideals and societal realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Richard Bentley, 1849 English fiction -- 19th century Dacre, Barbarina, Lady, 1767-1854 Standard novels, 114 https://archive.org/details/recollectionsofc00sull https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75982 116707 116707