Love Among the Lions
The story revolves around a young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and deceit when she marries into a wealthy family. As she navigates her new life, she uncovers dark secrets and must confront the consequences of her choices.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1893 · Genre: Romantic Comedy, Literary Fiction, Satire · 2 chapters · 20,267 words
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In the following pages will be found the only authentic account of an affair which provided London, and indeed all England, with material for speculation and excitement for a period of at least nine days.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Comedy, Literary Fiction, Satire, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 20,267 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 359 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Comedy — The central plot revolves around a romantic pursuit filled with humorous situations and misunderstandings.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and societal expectations through character development and introspective dialogue.
- Satire — The book critiques social norms and the absurdities of romantic conventions, particularly through the protagonist's experiences.
- Adventure — The unconventional wedding plan involving lions introduces elements of adventure and risk.
Tags
Romance · Satire · Social commentary · Humor · Wit · Irony · Upper class · British society · Marriage · Love triangle · Deception · Manners