02298cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500320016226400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050801330041152011950054453400450173965300300178465300390181465300590185385600430191299900170195540795UtSlPG20260610133931.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBenson, E. F.q(Edward Frederic),d1867-194010aScarlet and Hyssop: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-09-18  aProduced by Annie R. McGuire.This book was produced from
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Print archive.  a"Scarlet and Hyssop: A Novel" by E. F. Benson is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The novel presents themes of social dynamics and the complexities of relationships among the British upper class, centering around characters such as Lady Alston and her husband, Jack. The narrative hints at critiques of societal norms and explores the undercurrents of dissatisfaction that permeate the lives of the characters.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to a lively discussion between Lady Alston and Mrs. Brereton, as they reflect on the lack of originality and depth in society. As they sit in a drawing-room with views over a park, they discuss the simultaneous actions of Londoners as seasons change and delve into their own feelings of ennui. The characters' banter exposes their insecurities, societal expectations, and inner struggles, particularly Lady Alston's weary observations about both herself and those around her. As the scene unfolds, Jack Alston joins them, further complicating the dynamics as hints of tension between him and Marie (Lady Alston) arise, setting the stage for the unfolding social drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMarried people -- Fiction  aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction  aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40795  c81634d81634