02070cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500230014326400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800260038352011670040953400450157665300250162165300500164685600430169699900170173920529UtSlPG20260610133456.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSmart, Hawley,d1833-189310aBelles and Ringers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-02-06  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Belles and Ringers" by Hawley Smart is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lady Mary Bloxam, who is eager to help her daughters secure suitable marriages during their social season. The central focus appears to be on the lives of the Bloxam family, particularly the matchmaking efforts of Lady Mary, as they interact with various characters in their social circle.  The opening of the novel introduces Todborough Grange, the home of Cedric Bloxam and his family, setting the stage for a blend of country life and social dynamics. Lady Mary is determined to ensure her daughters, particularly the beautiful Blanche, find advantageous matches, and she discusses potential suitors, including Lionel Beauchamp. The narrative hints at complications when Lady Mary’s plans are upended by the arrival of Sylla Chipchase, a charming cousin, who becomes a formidable rival for Blanche’s affections. The chapter unfolds with a lively dinner party atmosphere, leading to the excitement of an upcoming ball that will likely serve as a critical event for the characters’ social maneuvering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCourtship -- Fiction  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20529  c61800d61800