Spirit of Chambers's Journal : $b Original tales, essays, and sketches, selected from that work

"Spirit of Chambers's Journal: Original Tales, Essays, and Sketches" by William Chambers consist of a compilation of stories from the Chambers's Journal that provide a picture of life and morality in the 1800s. The writings, which include stories, essays, and sketches, showcase the values and behaviors of the middle class and provide understanding into the culture of that time. The collection begins with the story of Lady Jean, the youngest daughter of a Scottish Earl, who is kept at home away from possible suitors. As her sisters attend parties, Lady Jean wants friendship and independence. Richard Storie, a good-looking tutor, arrives, sent to teach Lady Jean music, thus changing her life. Their shared love of music leads to a relationship, and a romantic storyline that blends obligation and love begins, pulling readers into the complexities of love within the setting of 17th-century Scotland.