02329cam a22003013u 4500 55745 UtSlPG 20260610134302.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861 The Exclusives (vol. 2 of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-13 Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Exclusives (vol. 2 of 3)" by Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around the social dynamics and personal relationships of the upper classes, particularly focusing on Lord Albert D'Esterre, Lady Hamlet Vernon, and Lady Adeline Seymour. As societal pressures and romantic entanglements unfold, themes of jealousy, ambition, and the challenges of maintaining honor and reputation in high society are explored. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a gathering at Restormel, where characters engage in lighthearted yet revealing conversations about emotional displays and social expectations. Lord Albert expresses his intention to leave Restormel, but the evening takes a dramatic turn when Lady Hamlet Vernon faints during a chess game, prompting discussions about her character. Lord Albert's interactions with Lady Hamlet and Mr. Foley raise questions about his feelings for Lady Adeline, especially fueled by a mysterious note from Lady Hamlet that hints at troubles involving Lady Adeline's affections for another. The opening scenes effectively establish the complex relationships and societal pressures that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55745 96576 96576