02091cam a22003013u 4500 1990 UtSlPG 20260610133052.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 The Bedford-Row Conspiracy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-12-01 Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger "The Bedford-Row Conspiracy" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives and romantic entanglements of its characters, primarily focusing on John Perkins, a young barrister, and Lucy Gorgon, along with their respective families, set against the backdrop of political and social rivalries in the fictional town of Oldborough. The opening of the novel introduces us to the whimsical and romantic deliberations between John Perkins and Lucy Gorgon, who are planning their future together while navigating the expectations of their families. This initial conversation hints at both the lighthearted and serious themes of love and social class that will permeate the narrative. As details of their backgrounds unfold, we learn about the contrasting fortunes and standing of their relatives, particularly the domineering Lady Gorgon and the ambitious attorney William Pitt Scully. The chapter effectively sets the stage for the ensuing conflicts, including romantic rivalries and political machinations that arise within the social fabric they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1990 44098 44098