01911cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500280014426400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800260038952010770041553400450149265300120153785600430154999900170159240111UtSlPG20260610133922.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBlack, William,d1841-189810aIn Silk Attire: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-06-30  aProduced by Al Haines  a"In Silk Attire" by William Black is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harry Ormond, the Marquis of Knottingley, who is grappling with his feelings for Annie Napier, a celebrated actress. The narrative captures the complexities of love, society, and reputation, particularly as it pertains to class distinctions and the stigma surrounding actresses during that era.  The opening of the novel introduces Harry and Jack, friends discussing Harry's intentions to marry Annie Napier. As Harry reveals his love for her, his jealousy and protective instincts surface, highlighting the societal pressures and competition surrounding Annie's popularity. The scene shifts between light banter and deeper emotional exchanges, illustrating Harry's tumultuous feelings as he watches Annie perform on stage. The blend of romance, societal commentary, and character-driven conflict sets the stage for a gripping exploration of love's trials and tribulations in a world characterized by rigid social morals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40111  c80950d80950