02094cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500100014426400510015430000470020533600260025233700260027833800360030450000310034050800300037152011990040153400450160065300250164565300500167085600430172099900170176317681UtSlPG20260610133419.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aKemp, Beatrice,d1871-196610aLippa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2006-02-05 aProduced by Susan Skinner a"Lippa" by Beatrice Egerton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Philippa Seaton, a young woman recently returned from Switzerland, who is navigating the complexities of London society and romance. As she interacts with various characters, including the charming Jimmy Dalrymple and the intriguing Paul Ponsonby, we glimpse her struggles with love, identity, and the shadows of her familial past. The opening of the novel introduces us to a quiet afternoon in London, where Philippa is reluctantly attending a social gathering with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Seaton. Amidst the party, she feels out of place and disconnected from the excitement around her. Her initial interactions highlight her feelings of loneliness and the pressure of expectations that accompany her debut into society. We learn about her family dynamics and the various suitors vying for her attention, particularly Jimmy Dalrymple, who is smitten with her. As the narrative unfolds, we gain insight into Philippa's character, her dreams, and the societal constraints she faces, setting the stage for a tale rich in romance and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aCourtship -- Fiction aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17681 c59067d59067