The Confessions Of A Matchmaking Mother (1902)

By Lillias Campbell Davidson

Book Overview

""The Confessions Of A Matchmaking Mother"" is a novel written by Lillias Campbell Davidson and first published in 1902. The story revolves around a mother named Mrs. Duff-Whalley, who is determined to find suitable matches for her three daughters - Muriel, Sybil, and Venetia. Mrs. Duff-Whalley is a socialite who is well-connected in the upper-class society of London, and she uses her influence to introduce her daughters to eligible bachelors. However, her matchmaking efforts often result in comical situations and misunderstandings.The novel is written in the form of a diary, with Mrs. Duff-Whalley recording her thoughts and experiences as she navigates the London social scene. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including other matchmaking mothers, society gossips, and eligible bachelors. The novel also explores themes of love, marriage, and social status, as Mrs. Duff-Whalley and her daughters navigate the expectations of high society.Overall, ""The Confessions Of A Matchmaking Mother"" is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the world of upper-class London society in the early 20th century.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: 1166176894
• ISBN13: 9781166176891
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"