The lily of Mordaunt: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The lily of Mordaunt is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs. (1843–1926).
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"The lily of Mordaunt" by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon is a novel written in the late 19th century. It appears to be a romantic society drama set in the English countryside, centering on Lady Elaine Warburton—an heiress nicknamed the “Lily of Mordaunt”—her devoted admirer Wil Hamilton, the witty heiress Arley Wentworth, and the ambitious barrister Philip Paxton. Expect a tale of courtship, jealousy, and social maneuvering where friendship and ambition collide against questions of love and fortune. The opening of the novel introduces the country-house world of Hazelmere through Wil Hamilton’s exuberant letter inviting his friend Philip to meet the household: Lady Elaine, Arley, Annie Hamilton, and Fred Vane. Philip arrives skeptical of “Elaine” but is instantly captivated by her beauty, while Arley deftly thwarts his efforts to monopolize the heiress, giving Wil chances to be near her. At a grand dinner, Wil’s jealousy flares; a moonlit row and a rare night-blooming lily steady him, and the flower becomes a tender token between him and Elaine. Philip seizes a private moment to propose; Elaine refuses him, and Wil, misreading a brief handshake, plunges into despair until Elaine finds him in the woods and they clear the misunderstanding, confessing mutual love. Their engagement is announced the next morning, prompting Philip’s anger, a private financial setback, and a resolve to mask his feelings while recalibrating his ambitions.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The lily of Mordaunt
- Author credits: Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs. (1843–1926)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction -- 20th century
- Dime novels
- Romance fiction
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