000 02305cam a22003373u 4500
001 45100
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134033.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aDavis, Foxcroft,
_d1860-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Whirl: A Romance of Washington Society
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-09
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Whirl: A Romance of Washington Society" by Foxcroft Davis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Sir Percy Carlyon, the new First Secretary of the British Embassy in Washington, who is navigating both his diplomatic career and his complex feelings towards American society, particularly American women. The narrative begins with his reflections during a solitary winter walk, hinting at his ambitions and the romantic entanglements that may arise in his new position. The opening of the novel establishes Sir Percy as a self-reflective character, filled with hopes and regrets, particularly concerning his past infatuation with Alicia Vernon, the daughter of General Talbott. He grapples with his disdain for American women while acknowledging their allure, as he prepares to attend his first ball at the Embassy. Here, readers are introduced to a lively depiction of Washington society, where he encounters a variety of characters, including the charming Lucy Armytage, who captures his attention despite his initial resolves. The narrative sets the stage for themes of ambition, ill-fated romances, and cultural clashes as Sir Percy becomes further entangled in both the political and social whirl of American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWashington (D.C.) -- Fiction
653 _aSocialites -- Fiction
700 1 _aFisher, Harrison,
_d1875-1934
700 1 _aJustice, Martin,
_d1869-1961
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45100
999 _c85939
_d85939