Christie Johnstone: A Novel

By Charles Reade

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A bored nobleman's life turns upside down when a spirited woman rejects his advances, leading him to seek meaning in unexpected places and relationships.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2003-01-01

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Summary

"Christie Johnstone: A Novel" by Charles Reade is a story about a rich young Lord Ipsden, feeling bored and empty despite his fancy life. He falls for the lively and spirited Lady Barbara Sinclair, but she turns him down, which sends him on a journey to find what really matters. He wanders around, talks to a quirky doctor, and starts interacting with people from lower social classes, like the energetic fishwife Christie Johnstone. This sets up a story comparing different social classes, exploring relationships, and questioning what it truly means to be alive and happy.