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Index
Cover
About the Author
By the Same Author
Title Page
Dedication
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Dramatis Personae
VOLUME ONE: JULY 1841
I. In which the Ashpoint family prepare for a ball
II. In which surprising news spreads through the ballroom
III. In which gossip brews at Ashpoint Brewery
IV. In which Mr Lonsdale entertains thoughts above his station
V. In which we hear two histories of love
VI. In which we cultivate the acquaintance of a very grand family
VII. In which cards are played and whisky is consumed
VIII. In which the Hursts return
IX. In which the Hursts do not call
X. In which Mrs Elton will not be deterred
XI. In which Miss McNeil receives a call and Mrs Elton is outmanoeuvred
XII. In which Melford shops and Miss McNeil is slighted
XIII. In which we are told stories
XIV. In which Lord Salbridge collects rent and hearts
XV. In which Mrs Elton presides over a dinner of great splendour
XVI. In which Miss Ashpoint makes a new friend and Lord Salbridge makes trouble
XVII. In which Miss Elton overhears what she should not
VOLUME TWO: AUGUST 1841
I. In which Miss Ashpoint is out in the open and Lady Rose hides
II. In which Miss Elton plays a sonata
III. In which the Hursts come to tea
IV. In which Miss Ashpoint offers some advice
V. In which Mr Lonsdale revises his opinion
VI. In which cricket is played and tea is drunk
VII. In which Miss Elton’s fate is discussed
VIII. In which calls and plans are made
IX. In which new friendships are established
X. In which Radcliffe Park is invaded
XI. In which Miss Elton is slighted and Lord Salbridge is enlightened
VOLUME THREE: SEPTEMBER 1841
I. In which Diggory Ashpoint rides and Mrs Hurst calls
II. In which Miss Elton’s confidence is shaken
III. In which a storm breaks at Wickford Towers
IV. In which a new tide of gossip spreads through the county
V. In which two young ladies are made uneasy
VI. In which Lord Salbridge returns home
VII. In which we witness an act of sabotage
VIII. In which Melford consumes a feast
IX. In which Melford dances
X. In which Sir Frederick overcomes his shyness
XI. In which an answer is not given
VOLUME FOUR: OCTOBER 1841
I. In which Mrs Hurst gives some advice
II. In which Mr Ashpoint does his duty
III. In which Mr Hurst’s tale is told
IV. In which Miss McNeil decides
V. In which Mr Ashpoint finds his answer
VI. In which Miss Elton’s fate is sealed
VII. In which the tide of gossip changes course
VIII. In which the sun shines for Diggory Ashpoint
IX. In which the toasts are made
X. In which Miss Elton acts for herself
XI. In which Lord Salbridge miscalculates
XII. In which the dance goes on
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