"The Passionate Elopement" by Compton MacKenzie is a comedic novel depicting life among a colorful group in a spa town. The tale unfolds in Curtain Wells, highlighting the romantic pursuits of Miss Phyllida Courteen and Mr. Francis Vernon. As Valentine's Day approaches, the narrative weaves through the expectations and tangled relationships of characters like Beau Ripple. The story explores the eccentricities of individuals navigating love and social status within a society defined by peculiar habits, all while Phyllida yearns for romance, and Mr. Vernon ponders the consequences of his feelings.
The Passionate Elopement
By Compton MacKenzie
Amidst quirky routines and Valentine's Day dreams, a vibrant spa town becomes a stage for tangled romance and social commentary.
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2011-11-30
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About the AuthorSir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, was a Scottish writer of fiction, biography, histories and a memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist. He was one of the co-founders in 1928 of the National Party of Scotland along with Hugh MacDiarmid, R. B. Cunninghame Graham and John MacCormick. He was knighted in the 1952 Birthday Honours List.
Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, was a Scottish writer of fiction, biography, histories and a memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist. He was one of the co-founders in 1928 of the National Party of Scotland along with Hugh MacDiarmid, R. B. Cunninghame Graham and John MacCormick. He was knighted in the 1952 Birthday Honours List.
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