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Two cousins spar over love, status, and a web of social schemes in a busy country town. In Ballingoole’s close-knit circle, Betty Redmond charms friends and potential suitors alike, while Belle courts attention and influence with sharp wit and sharper plans. As Miss Dopping and a circle of family and neighbors pull strings, the tale follows coming-out dances, coveted gowns, and the ever-present gaze of the local world.
- Meet a cast of vivid characters, from hostesses and mothers to young men with choices to make.
- Experience social maneuvering around Betty’s coming-out, family loyalties, and shifting affections.
- Watch gifts, letters, and gossip become small fortunes in a tight-knit community.
- See fashion, balls, and matchmaking collide with personal dreams and harsh realities.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical family drama, social intrigue, and romances set against a well-drawn, era-specific backdrop.
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Miss Dopping was fully determined to carry her point, and when she took her leave, Mrs. Redmond had given her a promise to see about it, and let her know before post time next day.
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