Modern Flirtations: A Novel (1841)

By Catherine Sinclair

Book Overview

Modern Flirtations is a novel written by Catherine Sinclair and published in 1841. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Mary and Caroline, who are both searching for love and happiness in a society that is obsessed with social status and wealth. Mary, the elder sister, is practical and level-headed, while Caroline is impulsive and emotional. As the story progresses, the sisters find themselves in a series of romantic entanglements with various suitors, including a wealthy but arrogant aristocrat, a charming but unreliable artist, and a kind and sincere clergyman. Along the way, they must navigate the complex social rules of Victorian society and confront their own desires and fears.Through the experiences of Mary and Caroline, Sinclair explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and gender roles. She also critiques the superficiality and materialism of upper-class society, and advocates for a more authentic and meaningful approach to relationships.Overall, Modern Flirtations is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a window into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England, while also providing timeless insights into the complexities of human relationships.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: 1120007135
• ISBN13: 9781120007131
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"