A Change in the Cabinet by Hilaire Belloc
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"A Change in the Cabinet" by Hilaire Belloc is a political novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Sir T. Charles Repton, a respected and industrious politician in the British Cabinet during March 1915. The narrative explores themes of politics, social position, and the intricacies of personal ambition as it unfolds the lives of various characters entangled within the fabric of governance and societal expectations. The opening
of the work presents Sir Charles as a man deeply engaged in his political duties, providing a glimpse into his morning routine as he navigates the complexities of both his professional commitments and personal life. The narrative elaborates on Repton's role as Warden of the Court of Dowry and his connections to influential figures, contrasting his dedication to his responsibilities with the pressures and expectations placed upon him by society, particularly his wife, Lady Maria Repton. Additionally, the chapter hints at emerging tensions in the backdrop of British politics and introduces other characters like George Mulross Demaine, suggesting intersecting storylines that delve into the personal sacrifices and social maneuvering inherent in political life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 80107945 |
| Title | A Change in the Cabinet |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cabinet system -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60967 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60967-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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