Consequences by E.M. Delafield
Consequences by E.M. Delafield is a novel that explores the lives of three women in London during World War I. The book follows their struggles and triumphs as they navigate through the war, love, and life.
By E.M. Delafield · First published 2023 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 30 chapters · 122,511 words
First lines
The firelight flickered on the nursery wall, and the children sat round the table, learning the new game which the nursery-maid said they would like ever so, directly they understood it.
"I understand it already," said Alex, the eldest, tossing her head proudly. "Look, Barbara, you fold the piece of paper like this, and then give it to Cedric, because he's next to you, and I give mine to you, and Emily gives hers to me. That's right, isn't it, Emily?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.M. Delafield
- Date: 2023 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Tragedy, Social Critique
- Length: 122,511 words
- Structure: 30 chapters, 3,250 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is presented as a narrative of imagined events within an invented context, featuring invented characters and settings.
- Historical Fiction — Settings and context in 'Consequences' are representative of Victorian and Edwardian England, placing it within the historical fiction genre.
- Romance — The plot of 'Consequences' explores love and relationships, qualifying it as a romance novel.
- Tragedy — The protagonist’s difficulties and tragic ending mirrors traditional elements found in tragedies.
Tags
drama · family · society · relationships · consequences · morality · choices · women's issues · social commentary · historical · British literature · character study
Contents
- The Game of Consequences
- School
- Queenie Torrance
- Holidays
- Other People
- The End of an Era
- London Season
- Goldstein and Queenie
- Scotland
- Noel
- Engagement of Marriage
- Christmas Pantomime
- Decision
- Barbara
- Diamond Jubilee
- Mother Gertrude
- Lawn-Tennis
- Crisis
- Belgium
- Aftermath
- Father Farrell
- Rome
- N. W
- All of Them
- Violet
- August
- The Embezzlement
- Cedric
- Forgiveness
- Epitaph