A House Party, Don Gesualdo, And A Rainy June (1887)

By Ouida

Book Overview

A House Party, Don Gesualdo, And A Rainy June is a novel written by Ouida and first published in 1887. The book is divided into three parts, each with its own separate story. In the first part, A House Party, the reader is introduced to a group of wealthy and fashionable people who gather together for a weekend of socializing and entertainment at a luxurious country estate. The main character, Lady Adela Lusk, is a beautiful and charming young woman who becomes the object of desire for several of the men in attendance. However, her heart belongs to a man who is not present at the party, and she must navigate the complicated social dynamics of the group while trying to remain true to her own feelings.The second part of the book, Don Gesualdo, is set in Italy and tells the story of a young nobleman who is forced to marry a woman he does not love in order to save his family's fortunes. Despite his best efforts to remain faithful to his wife, he finds himself drawn to a beautiful peasant girl and must decide whether to follow his heart or his duty to his family.The final part of the book, A Rainy June, is a collection of short stories that explore themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of happiness. Each story is set against the backdrop of a rainy June, which serves as a metaphor for the transience of human emotions and experiences.Overall, A House Party, Don Gesualdo, And A Rainy June is a richly detailed and evocative novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find meaning and happiness in a constantly changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166479781
• ISBN13: 9781166479787
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"