May Fair (1827)

By Michael Arlen

Book Overview

May Fair is a novel written by George Croly and published in 1827. The story takes place in London during the early 19th century and follows the lives of several characters who are intertwined with each other. The main character is Lord Lilburne, a wealthy nobleman who is in love with Lady Constance, a beautiful and intelligent woman. However, Lady Constance is engaged to Lord Mordaunt, a rival of Lord Lilburne.As the story progresses, we see the lives of the characters become more complicated and intertwined. There are several subplots that involve other characters, including a young woman named Emily who is in love with a man she cannot marry, and a group of aristocrats who are involved in a scandalous affair.The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and social class. It also provides a glimpse into the opulent and glamorous world of high society in London during the early 19th century. Croly's writing style is descriptive and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings.May Fair is a classic novel that offers a fascinating look into the lives of the wealthy and privileged in 19th century London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the social dynamics of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166970736
• ISBN13: 9781166970734
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"