Messalina of the suburbs by E. M. Delafield

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Author Delafield, E. M., 1890-1943
LoC No. 24013135
Title Messalina of the suburbs
Original Publication United Kingdom: Hutchinson & Co,1924.
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Messalina of the suburbs -- The bond of union -- Lost in transmission -- Time works wonders -- The gallant little lady -- The hotel child -- Impasse -- The appeal -- The first stone.
Credits Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Messalina of the Suburbs" by E. M. Delafield is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Elsie Palmer, a sixteen-year-old girl navigating her tumultuous home life, marked by a strained relationship with her mother and the chaos of domestic obligations. As Elsie seeks self-expression and excitement beyond her restrictive environment, she becomes increasingly enmeshed in complex relationships with boys, including the charming yet manipulative Mr. Roberts and the older, married Doctor Woolley, leading her down a precarious path. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Elsie and her challenging interactions with her overbearing mother, Mrs. Palmer, who attempts to impose strict decorum and order on her daughter's life. During Elsie's exchanges with her mother and sister, Geraldine, her desire for freedom and excitement becomes apparent, setting the tone for the conflicts ahead. Elsie's flirtation with boys unveils her emerging sexuality, and when she attends a cinema outing with Mr. Roberts, she experiences a rush of newfound independence and emotional complexity. The intricate dynamics within Elsie's family and her fervent exploration of adolescence lay the groundwork for deeper psychological developments that foreshadow the eventual catastrophe hinted at in the dedication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, English
Subject English fiction -- 20th century
Subject Teenagers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69669
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Most Recently Updated Mar 5, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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