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The Slaves of Society A Comedy in Covers, Classics To Go

In this medium length story, we have Jane, Marchioness of Severn and her side kick; a poet Mr Despencer conniving plans together to bring about the marriage of her daughter, Lady Victoria with an heir to a brewery plant , Mr Hammond. There were obstacles though, in term of Hammond's love to a popular club singer, Belle Yorke. Meanwhile there were also rumours circling around of Miss Yorke being patronized by a wealthy man. As for her ladyship cunningness to thwart this obstacle; she obtained the mean by hiring Yorke to sing at her private salon party and inviting Hammond at the same time. There were 2 million pounds at stakes and a future of political advantage to be gained from the alliance of oldest peerage family and of a new money family. At the same time, Mr Despencer kept a secret from that Marchioness of gossips swirling around town was actually concerning the Marquis himself. (Goodreads)

Allen Upward

Allen Upward (1863-1926) was an English barrister and writer. Born in London, he was the son of a successful solicitor and was educated at Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge. After studying law, he was called to the bar in 1886, but he soon abandoned his legal career for writing. He published several books of poetry and essays, including "The New Gods" (1907) and "The Sublime Adventure" (1910). He was known for his unconventional ideas, including his rejection of Christianity, and his support of spiritualism. Upward died in 1926, aged 63.

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