Night and Morning, Volume 3

"Nigh and Morning, Volume 3" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around captivating personal dynamics and social interactions among characters in Paris, particularly through the lens of matchmaking and romantic entanglements conducted by a character named Monsieur Love. The narrative provides a glimpse into the lives of various characters, including the intriguing Monsieur Goupille, who has just married Mademoiselle Adele de Courval. The opening of the book immerses the reader in a Parisian environment where Monsieur Love operates a matchmaking service that is gaining popularity. During a dinner party hosted by Monsieur Love, the diverse cast of guests is introduced, each with their unique quirks and backgrounds—ranging from a wealthy widower, Monsieur Goupille, to the melancholic Mademoiselle Adele. The light-hearted mood shifts when unexpected complications arise regarding marriage proposals as characters navigate their relationships and hidden motives. The narrative threads together themes of love, social rank, and personal conflicts, hinting at the complexities of romantic pursuits and societal expectations that will unfold in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.