The Romantic Lady (1921) - Paperback

The Romantic Lady is a novel written by Michael Arlen and published in 1921. The story is set in London during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Rosalind Trevor. Rosalind is beautiful, intelligent, and charming, but she is also restless and yearns for adventure and excitement. She is determined to live life on her own terms and refuses to conform to the traditional expectations of society.The novel explores Rosalind's romantic relationships and her struggle to find true love. She meets several men who are drawn to her beauty and charm, including the wealthy and sophisticated John Maynard and the dashing and adventurous Captain Anthony Thorn. However, Rosalind is torn between her desire for love and her fear of being tied down to one man.As the story unfolds, Rosalind faces several challenges and obstacles, including a scandal that threatens to ruin her reputation. She must also navigate the complex social and political landscape of London society, where appearances are everything and gossip can make or break a person's reputation.Throughout the novel, Arlen paints a vivid picture of the world of the British upper class during the early 1900s. He explores themes of love, passion, ambition, and the struggle for independence in a society that values conformity and tradition. The Romantic Lady is a timeless tale of love and adventure that will captivate readers with its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.