Her Season in Bath: A Story of Bygone Days

By Emma Marshall

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst balls and social expectations in Bath, a young woman struggles to find her place and express herself through music.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2010-07-02

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Summary

"Her Season in Bath: A Story of Bygone Days" by Emma Marshall depicts life in Bath in 1779. As the season starts, the scene is set for a story about social expectations and personal desires through the interactions of young Griselda Mainwaring and her guardian, Lady Betty Longueville. Lady Betty prepares for a ball and engages in light exchanges about beauty and attraction, while Griselda wants to show herself through music, particularly the violin. Griselda also deals with being an orphan and questions her place in a world that may see her only as a dependent. The story promises depth and character development, appealing to readers who enjoy social complexities and characters juggling personal goals against society's constraints.