The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories by E. F. Benson
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"The Countess of Lowndes Square and Other Stories" by E. F. Benson is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology blends elements of crime, superstition, and social satire, reflecting on the complexities of human nature and the darker sides of society. Central to the titular story is Lady Hampshire, a countess who navigates her dual life as a seemingly innocent socialite and a cunning blackmailer.
The opening of the collection introduces Cyntha, Countess of Hampshire, as she indulges in a peculiar sour milk diet while sifting through her extensive correspondence. We learn of her tumultuous history, having been married to a spendthrift earl and now finding herself destitute after the deaths of her father and husband. As she juggles her social obligations, a threatening letter exposes her secret life as a blackmailer under the alias Agatha Ainslie. This precarious situation sets the stage for a blend of dark humor and social commentary, as Lady Hampshire must navigate her emerging threats while maintaining the façade of her lavish lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories |
| Contents | Blackmailing stories: The Countess of Lowndes square. The blackmailer of Park lane -- General stories: The dance on the beefsteak. The Oriolists. In the dark. The false step -- Spook stories: The case of Frank Hampden. Mrs. Andrew's control. The ape. "Through" -- Cat stories: "Puss-cat." There arose a king -- Crank stories: The tragedy of Oliver Bowman. Philip's safety razor. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56579 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56579-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 487 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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