The Mating of Lydia: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Mating of Lydia is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ward, Humphry, Mrs. (1851–1920).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Mating of Lydia" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely revolves around the complexities of personal relationships against the backdrop of changing societal norms, exploring themes of love, duty, and self-identity through the experiences of its characters. The opening of the novel sets a scene at the dilapidated Threlfall Tower, where two servants, Dixon and his wife, await the arrival of their new master, Mr. Melrose, and his Italian wife, Netta. The couple's dialogue reveals their concerns about the state of the house and their strange new situation. Ultimately, Mr. Melrose and his family arrive, and the narrative hints at the tensions that lie ahead due to the contrasting lifestyles and expectations between the Melroses and the local inhabitants. Mrs. Melrose's fitting into the bleak and damp Cumbrian life contrasts sharply with her origins, foreshadowing challenges as the family settles into their new home.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Mating of Lydia
- Author credits: Ward, Humphry, Mrs. (1851–1920)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Courtship -- Fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
- Mate selection -- Fiction
- Mystery fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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