Much Ado About Peter by Jean Webster

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Author Webster, Jean, 1876-1916
Title Much Ado About Peter
Note Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Much Ado About Peter" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story unfolds in a lively setting, focusing on the humorous and romantic entanglements of Peter Malone, the head groom at the Willowbrook estate, as he navigates his relationships with the staff and the new arrivals, particularly a charming maid named Annie O'Reilly. The narrative is anticipated to blend wit, character dynamics, and perhaps some social commentary, highlighting themes of ambition, love, and the intricacies of life below the upper-class surface. The opening of the novel introduces Peter and his fellow grooms, Billy and Joe, as they go about their daily routines in the carriage house. When Mrs. Carter assigns Peter and Billy to pick up a new maid from the train, an air of competition and tension develops between the two grooms, both vying for the maid's affection. This rivalry and Peter's daydreams about a romantic connection with the maid set the stage for humorous misunderstandings and challenges. Meanwhile, the arrival of the new maid hints at transformative changes to the established order at Willowbrook, suggesting that comedic misadventures rooted in class dynamics and personal aspirations are at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Household employees -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 42768
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 1, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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