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A Cathedral Courtship
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A young American woman, Katharine Schuyler, and Jack Copley, an artist, are central figures in a romantic comedy set against the scenic backdrop of English cathedral towns. The novel, published in 1893, depicts their lighthearted courtship as they travel through these picturesque locations accompanied by Katharine’s strict Aunt Celia. The narrative focuses on themes of love, companionship, and the charm of travel, highlighting the humorous and tender interactions among the characters.
Set during the late 19th century, the work emphasizes social customs and character interactions characteristic of its period. The story combines elements of humour and romance within a lightly satirical portrayal of English societal and architectural traditions. Through its cheerful depiction of relationships and travel, the novel offers a glimpse into Victorian attitudes towards courtship and leisure activities in a quaint British setting.
Set during the late 19th century, the work emphasizes social customs and character interactions characteristic of its period. The story combines elements of humour and romance within a lightly satirical portrayal of English societal and architectural traditions. Through its cheerful depiction of relationships and travel, the novel offers a glimpse into Victorian attitudes towards courtship and leisure activities in a quaint British setting.
From the opening pages
The books in this list can be seen at the chief Booksellers, but in any case Gay and Bird will arrange to send any on approval to the nearest book-store, to suit the convenience of book-buyers, upon receipt of postcard. HOLIDAY EDITION. Illustrated by Charles E. Brock . Price 6s . PENELOPE’S ENGLISH EXPERIENCES. By KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN. HOLIDAY EDITION. Uniform with the above and illustrated by Charles E. Brock . Price 6s . PENELOPE’S EXPERIENCES IN SCOTLAND. Over 150,000 copies of these two works have been sold in England and America, and the unanimous opinion of the World’s Press is expressed in the word ‘DELIGHTFUL.’ ‘The reader is kept entertained in the brightest fashion throughout…. A true humorist.’— Literary World . ‘The most charming holiday book possible.’— Methodist Times . ‘One of the very best holiday books.’— Sketch . ‘So genial and jolly a book about Scotland is seldom written.’— Glasgow Herald . ‘A delightful book, full of dainty humour and picturesque fun.’— World . ‘Sure of a hearty welcome.’— Spectator . ‘She is what is always and everywhere rare—a real humorist.’— Graphic . ‘Penelope, Francesca, and Salemina leave Max O’Rell far behind, and might take the prize for innocent fun even from Mr. Jerome.’— Dundee Advertiser . ‘Irresistibly funny.’— Glasgow Daily Mail . ‘Always a pleasure to read Mrs. Wiggin’s books.’— Daily Telegraph . ‘Mrs. Wiggin has a fund of genuine and refined humour that is simply irresistible.’— Pall Mall Gazette . ‘It is seldom that we have read a more delightful and humorous book than this.’— Church Times . [ ad2 ] OTHER BOOKS BY KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN Penelope’s Irish Experiences. Sixth Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth gilt, 6s. A Cathedral Courtship. A New Edition, revised and enlarged. With six full-page Drawings by Charles E. Brock . Crown 8vo., 104 pages, cloth, 2s. 6d., or cloth gilt extra, with gilt edges, 3s. 6d. Marm Liza. Crown 8vo., cloth gilt, 6s. Baron de Bookworms says: ‘It is a story told with that rare combination of humour and pathos that is genius.’ ‘Mrs. Wiggin has never written a better book, unless it be “Timothy’s Quest.”’— Queen . Polly Oliver’s Problem. A Story for Girls. Fourth Edition. With eight illustrations, crown 8vo., cloth gilt, 3s. 6d. ‘No page will be skipped; surely Louisa Alcott has at last found a successor.’— Scottish Leader . A Summer in a Cañon. A California Story.…
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