02628cam a22003253u 4500 56579 UtSlPG 20260610134314.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-16 Blackmailing stories: The Countess of Lowndes square. The blackmailer of Park lane -- General stories: The dance on the beefsteak. The Oriolists. In the dark. The false step -- Spook stories: The case of Frank Hampden. Mrs. Andrew's control. The ape. "Through" -- Cat stories: "Puss-cat." There arose a king -- Crank stories: The tragedy of Oliver Bowman. Philip's safety razor. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Countess of Lowndes Square and Other Stories" by E. F. Benson is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology blends elements of crime, superstition, and social satire, reflecting on the complexities of human nature and the darker sides of society. Central to the titular story is Lady Hampshire, a countess who navigates her dual life as a seemingly innocent socialite and a cunning blackmailer. The opening of the collection introduces Cyntha, Countess of Hampshire, as she indulges in a peculiar sour milk diet while sifting through her extensive correspondence. We learn of her tumultuous history, having been married to a spendthrift earl and now finding herself destitute after the deaths of her father and husband. As she juggles her social obligations, a threatening letter exposes her secret life as a blackmailer under the alias Agatha Ainslie. This precarious situation sets the stage for a blend of dark humor and social commentary, as Lady Hampshire must navigate her emerging threats while maintaining the façade of her lavish lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, English English fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56579 97410 97410