"Lothair" by Benjamin Disraeli is a novel set in the late 1800s, beginning at the grand Brentham estate where the duchess remembers Lothair, an orphaned boy whose upbringing is complicated by the influence of his guardians. We meet the ducal family and their guests, learning about Lothair’s early life under strict supervision. Lothair, initially presented as bashful, grows close to the family, especially Lady Corisande, hinting at a developing romance. The interactions and observations show the norms of the time, foreshadowing struggles Lothair will face as he defines himself.

Lothair
By Benjamin Disraeli
Amidst lords and ladies in a bygone era, a shy orphan comes of age, setting up a whirlwind of love, society, and self-discovery.
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About the AuthorBenjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, was a British statesman, Conservative politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party, defining its policies and its broad outreach. Disraeli is remembered for his influential voice in world affairs, his political battles with the Liberal Party leader William Ewart Gladstone, and his one-nation conservatism or "Tory democracy". He made the Conservatives the party most identified with the British Empire and military action to expand it, both of which were popular among British voters. He is the only British Prime Minister to have been born Jewish.
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, was a British statesman, Conservative politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party, defining its policies and its broad outreach. Disraeli is remembered for his influential voice in world affairs, his political battles with the Liberal Party leader William Ewart Gladstone, and his one-nation conservatism or "Tory democracy". He made the Conservatives the party most identified with the British Empire and military action to expand it, both of which were popular among British voters. He is the only British Prime Minister to have been born Jewish.