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 · 95,764 words

First lines

"She never has anyone to take her out, and goes nowhere, and yet she can't be more than twenty-seven, and really she's not bad-looking."

"It's not looks that attract men," there was a note of finality in the voice; "it's something else. " The speaker snapped off her words in a tone that marked extreme disapproval.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Herbert Jenkins
• Date: 1921 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romantic Comedy, Social Satire, Drama, Literary Fiction
• Length: 95,764 words
• Structure: 21 chapters, 2,382 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Romantic Comedy — The plot revolves around humorous romantic entanglements and misunderstandings.
• Social Satire — The narrative critiques societal norms and expectations, particularly regarding gender roles and social status.
• Drama — The story includes dramatic elements involving personal growth and emotional conflicts.
• Literary Fiction — The writing style and character development reflect a focus on literary quality and depth.

Tags

Novel · Romance · Social Commentary · Satire · Comedy · Fiction · Literary Fiction · English Literature · Early 20th Century · Domestic Drama · Marriage · Love Story

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)
• All works by Herbert Jenkins