02228cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500420016426400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800920042352012990051553400450181465300360185985600430189553558UtSlPG20260610134232.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFarjeon, B. L.q(Benjamin Leopold),d1833-190314aThe Duchess of Rosemary Lane: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-11-19  aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (Harvard University)  a"The Duchess of Rosemary Lane: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fictional work likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Nelly Marston and her interactions with characters such as Lady Josephine Temple, who struggles with her own sickness and resentful past. The themes of love, social class, and personal ambition become prominent as the story unfolds, indicating a deep exploration of human emotions and societal expectations during a transformative time.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a picturesque setting in April, highlighting the beauty of nature and the complexities of life. Nelly Marston stands by the window of Springfield, engaging in a tender conversation with John, the gardener's son, who offers her flowers symbolizing their budding feelings. However, their innocent connection is complicated by Lady Temple's bitterness and jealousy, which foreshadows the relational conflicts that will arise later. Lady Temple's envy leads to an ominous discussion about love and the expectations placed on Nelly, illuminating the precariousness of her position within the household and society. This opening segment sets the stage for the unfolding drama, rich with emotional depth and vivid imagery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53558