Publisher's Synopsis
""Not Quite The Thing: A Tale"" is a novel published in 1864 by Chapman and Hall Publisher. The story follows the lives of the middle-class family, the Maitlands, who live in the suburbs of London. The novel explores the themes of social status, marriage, and family relationships.The patriarch of the family, Mr. Maitland, is a successful businessman who has worked hard to provide for his family. His wife, Mrs. Maitland, is a social climber who is obsessed with maintaining her social status. Their daughter, Clara, is a young woman who is courted by two suitors: the wealthy Mr. Ashleigh and the poor but honest Mr. Wyndham.As Clara tries to decide which man to marry, she must navigate the expectations of her parents and society. Meanwhile, her brother, Harry, struggles with his own romantic feelings for a young woman who is beneath his social class.Throughout the novel, the characters grapple with the challenges of maintaining their social status while also trying to find happiness in their personal lives. The novel is a commentary on the rigid social conventions of Victorian England and the ways in which they can limit individual freedom and happiness.""Not Quite The Thing: A Tale"" is a well-written and engaging novel that provides a vivid portrayal of Victorian society and the struggles of the middle class. It is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the social and cultural norms of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
