Pamela Pounce by Egerton Castle
The story revolves around Pamela Pounce, a young and beautiful woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and deceit. She marries a wealthy older man, but soon finds herself drawn to his nephew, who is younger and more charming. As Pamela navigates her feelings for both men, she must also contend with the machinations of her husband's ex-mistress, who seeks revenge against him. Throughout the novel, Pamela's actions are motivated by a desire for love, security, and social status, but ultimately lead to tragic consequences.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 18 chapters
Contents
- PREFACE
- HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE
- PROLOGUE
- IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE IS ORDERED TO PACK
- IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER'S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY
- SHOWING STORM WITHIN AND WITHOUT
- IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE DEMONSTRATES THE VALUE OF VIRTUE TO HER FAMILY AND HER FRIENDS
- IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY STRIKES A MATCH AND MISS POUNCE THROWS COLD WATER ON IT
- IN WHICH IS MANIFEST THE HAND OF THE SAINTED JULIA
- IN WHICH A WONDERFUL BIT OF LUCK COMES OUT OF MISS POUNCE'S BANDBOX FOR SOMEBODY ELSE
- IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE HAS DONE WITH LOVE
- IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE SETS THREE BLACK FEATHERS FOR TRAGEDY
- IN WHICH THERE IS A PRODIGIOUS SCANDAL ABOUT PINK FLOUNCES
- IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY INSISTS ON THE DUTY OF MORALITY
- IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS
- IN WHICH KITTY IS MORE INCOMPARABLE THAN EVER
- IN WHICH THE MAD BRAT TAKES THE BIT BETWEEN HER TEETH, BUT MISS PAMELA POUNCE KEEPS HOLD OF THE REINS
- IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD
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