02332cam a22003133u 4500 26235 UtSlPG 20260610133612.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa), 1862-1921 The Mistress of Shenstone Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 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/The_Mistress_of_Shenstone_(novel) Release date is 2008-08-09 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Mistress of Shenstone" by Florence L. Barclay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lady Myra Ingleby, an introspective woman grappling with themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, especially in the wake of her husband's absence due to war. The novel presents a rich exploration of her emotional landscape, illustrating her connection to her beloved toy-poodle, Peter, and the anxieties of her solitary life at the opulent yet desolate Shenstone Park. At the start of the narrative, we find Lady Ingleby walking solemnly along the terrace of her home, reflecting on the arrival of winter and the emotional toll of her husband's absence in battle. Accompanied by Peter, her anxious dog, she receives a telegram from a doctor signaling a visit, which brings her a fleeting sense of joy amidst her loneliness. The opening chapters set the stage for Lady Ingleby’s struggles, revealing her character through her interactions with Peter and the doctor, as well as her introspection about her husband's well-being. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at deeper themes of love and the impacts of war, suggesting a story rich in both emotional depth and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26235 67217 67217