Patricia Brent, Spinster

The novel revolves around the life of Patricia Brent, a middle-aged spinster who lives with her mother and sister. The story explores themes of love, family dynamics, and social class through Patricia's relationships with various men in her life.

By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1921 · Genre: Romantic Comedy, Social Satire, Drama · 21 chapters

Contents

• Patricia's Indiscretion
• The Bonsor-Triggs' Menage
• The Adventure at the Quadrant Grill-Room
• The Madness of Lord Peter Bowen
• Patricia's Revenge
• The Intervention of Aunt Adelaide
• Lord Peter Promises a Solution
• Lord Peter's s. o. s
• Lady Tanagra Takes a Hand
• Miss Brent's Strategy
• The Defection of Mr. Triggs
• A Bombshell
• A Tactical Blunder
• Galvin House Meets a Lord
• Mr. Triggs Takes Tea in Kensington Gardens
• Patricia's Inconstancy
• Lady Peggy Makes a Friend
• The Air Raid
• Galvin House after the Raid
• A Race with Spinsterhood
• The Greatest Indiscretion

More by Herbert Jenkins

• Malcolm Sage, Detective (1921)
• The Coming of the Lodger (1927)
• A Downing Street Sensation (1925)
• The Air-Raid (1939)
• The Duplication of Mr. Hearty (1928)
• The Gathering of the Bands (1932)
• Mr. Gupperduck's Mishap (1928)
• The Courting of the Rev. Andrew Macfie (1925)
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