Sharp, Evelyn 1869-1955 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "At the Relton Arms" by Evelyn Sharp is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins with a reception in a musician's studio attended by a mix of socially obligated guests and his devoted pupils. Central to the unfolding drama are characters such as the passionate musician Digby Raleigh and the unconventional Lady Joan Relton, whose interactions set the stage for themes of love, artistic aspiration, and societal expectations. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a crowded reception where the musician captivates his remaining students with his theories and compositions, while the restless Lady Joan challenges traditional ideas and boldly engages with Digby. Their playful banter reveals contrasting views on art, life, and the looming presence of societal norms. As the evening progresses, the tension between personal desires and external expectations becomes palpable, highlighted by the arrival of new characters and their complex interconnected relationships. This initial chapter lays the groundwork for the numerous emotional entanglements and moral dilemmas that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-11-18 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41403 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41403 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133939.0 41403