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The Semi-Attached Couple

by Emily Eden

Young and beautiful Helen Eskdale and fabulously wealthy Lord Teviot seem to be the perfect match. But when they marry, they find that misunderstandings and jealousies continually drive them apart. The machinations and intrigues of a large supporting cast surround the central question of whether their marriage will survive.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1860

Genre/Category

Fiction Humour

Tags/Keywords

Marriage Romance Comedy Jealousy Humorous Fiction General Fiction

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Emily Eden

United Kingdom

novelist who gave witty accounts of English life in the early 19th century. She wrote a celebrated account of her travels in India, and two novels that sold well. She was also an accomplished amateur...

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