Penelope : $b or, Love's labour lost. A novel. Volume 3 (of 3)

"Penelope: or, Love's Labour Lost" by William Pitt Scargill is a story set in the 1800's where proper behavior and social class were extremely important, following various characters as they deal with what they want, what they hope for, and where they fit in the social hierarchy, mainly focusing on Penelope Primrose. The story suggests topics such as love, pride, and the difficulties of relationships among the wealthy. The story begins by introducing Miss Glossop, who, interested by Colonel Crop and the appeal of the special and rich, ends up at Smatterton Park, and Lord Spoonbill thinks she is Penelope. This meeting starts an amusing and socially revealing series of events about class views and personal goals. Lord Spoonbill is shown as a somewhat silly but interested heir, while Miss Glossop acts in an unnatural way, as she manages the grand and impressive Smatterton Castle. The beginning creates a fun mood, pointing to romantic involvement and social criticism, as Miss Glossop dreams about high society, creating a path for deeper character development and social criticism.