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_aJenkins, Herbert George, _d1876-1923 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPatricia Brent, Spinster |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-08-05 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Al Haines | ||
| 520 | _a"Patricia Brent, Spinster" by Herbert George Jenkins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Patricia Brent, who grapples with the loneliness of her life as a woman of twenty-four living in a boarding house, referred to as Galvin House, where society's expectations weigh heavily on her. Facing condescending remarks about her lack of romantic connections, Patricia impulsively declares she is engaged to a fictitious officer, leading to a cascade of comedic complications. At the start of the novel, Patricia overhears a discussion among her fellow boarders about her solitary existence, which leaves her embarrassed and stung by their pity. In an impulsive reaction, she fabricates a story about having a fiancé, claiming she will be dining with him at a prestigious restaurant, the Quadrant Grill-room. This bold declaration creates an awkward yet humorous scenario as she seeks the help of a real young officer, Lt.-Col. Lord Peter Bowen, to maintain her ruse. The opening chapters set the tone for a witty exploration of the societal pressures faced by women, particularly regarding love and marriage, while also showcasing Patricia's fiery spirit and depth amidst the comedic backdrop of her interactions with the colorful characters at Galvin House. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLove stories | ||
| 653 | _aSingle women -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBoardinghouses -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33353 |
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