The Passionate Elopement

"The Passionate Elopement" is a masterfully crafted historical novel set in the vibrant and often treacherous social landscape of the 18th century. Set in the fictional spa town of Curtain Wells, the narrative delves into the intricate social maneuvers, scandals, and romantic entanglements of the Georgian era's high society. Compton Mackenzie captures the essence of the period with sharp wit and evocative detail, portraying a world governed by strict etiquette, the code of honor, and the pursuit of passion.

The story centers on the beautiful Phyllida and the various suitors who seek her hand, all set against the backdrop of a town ruled by the formidable Beau Breeze, a master of ceremonies who dictates the fashions and morals of the day. As the narrative progresses, the tensions between public propriety and private desire reach a breaking point, leading toward the titular event that challenges the rigid structures of the time. Mackenzie's prose brings to life the assembly rooms, gaming tables, and pump rooms of a bygone age, offering readers a sophisticated and humorous look at the art of courtship. "The Passionate Elopement" remains a significant work of early 20th-century literature, showcasing a brilliant recreation of historical manners and the timeless complexities of the human heart.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.