Ask Mamma: Or The Richest Commoner In England (1872)

By Robert Smith Surtees, John Leech, John Leech

Book Overview

Ask Mamma: Or The Richest Commoner In England is a novel written by Robert Smith Surtees and originally published in 1872. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named George Eustace who is determined to find a wealthy wife in order to secure his financial future. With the help of his mother, who is known as ""Mamma"" throughout the novel, George navigates the complex world of high society in London, attending balls, dinners, and other social events in search of a suitable match. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including other social climbers, wealthy widows, and even a group of eccentric sportsmen who are obsessed with fox-hunting. The novel is known for its witty dialogue and satirical portrayal of the upper classes, and is considered a classic of Victorian literature.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: 1164581260
• ISBN13: 9781164581260
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"