Gray's Court (1882)

By Mary Constance Bourne

Book Overview

Gray's Court is a novel written by Mary Constance Bourne and published in 1882. The story is set in England and revolves around the lives of two families, the Grays and the Courtneys. The Grays are a wealthy family who own a grand estate called Gray's Court, while the Courtneys are a middle-class family who live in a small town nearby.The novel begins with the arrival of the Courtneys at Gray's Court, where they are invited to spend the summer. The two families quickly become friends, and the Courtneys are introduced to the lavish lifestyle of the Grays. However, as the summer progresses, tensions begin to rise between the two families, and secrets are revealed that threaten to tear them apart.One of the main themes of the novel is social class and the tensions that arise when people from different backgrounds come together. The Courtneys are initially in awe of the Grays and their wealth, but they soon realize that their own values and way of life are very different from those of their hosts.Another theme of the novel is love and marriage. Several of the characters are involved in romantic relationships, and the novel explores the challenges and obstacles that they face in pursuing their desires.Overall, Gray's Court is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the English upper class in the late 19th century. It is a story of love, friendship, and social class that is sure to captivate readers.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: 1166568792
• ISBN13: 9781166568795
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"