The Ball: Or A Glance At Almack's, In 1829 (1829)

By G Yates

Book Overview

The Ball: Or A Glance At Almack�������s, In 1829 is a novel written by G. Yates and published in 1829. The story is set in London and revolves around the social scene at Almack's, a famous ballroom in the city. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Lady Bellamont, a wealthy and influential woman who is determined to maintain her social status, and her daughter, Lady Adeline, who is caught between her mother's expectations and her own desires. The story also features a love triangle between Lady Adeline, her suitor Lord Fitzharding, and the dashing Captain Dashwood. The novel provides a vivid depiction of the high society of the time, with its strict social codes and elaborate balls. It also explores themes of love, marriage, and social class. Overall, The Ball: Or A Glance At Almack�������s, In 1829 is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Regency-era London.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: 1437082084
• ISBN13: 9781437082081
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"