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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aJenkins, Herbert George,
_d1876-1923
245 1 0 _aPatricia Brent, Spinster
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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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