02543cam a22003613u 4500 13501 UtSlPG 20260610133323.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920 Lady Connie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Connie Release date is 2004-09-20 Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team “Lady Connie” by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1916. The story introduces Lady Constance Bledlow, a young woman grappling with the aftermath of her parents' deaths and adjusting to life with her aunt and uncle in Oxford. As she integrates into this new environment, the narrative explores themes of class differences, social expectations, and personal identity against the backdrop of the evolving society of the time. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Constance's arrival at the Hooper household, where her presence stirs a mix of anticipation and anxiety among her cousins, Nora and Alice. Through a series of exchanges, the sisters reveal their contrasting personalities and perspectives on wealth and status, particularly in relation to Lady Connie’s titled background. As her family envisions the challenges her presence might bring, Constance navigates her first day amidst their complex dynamics—encountering both warmth and skepticism from her new relatives. Her introduction to the local society, full of vibrant characters and the subtle tension between privilege and propriety, hints at a deeper exploration of her journey toward self-discovery and acceptance in a world marked by both admiration and envy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Love stories Oxford (England) -- Fiction Sterner, Albert, 1863-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13501 54890 54890