Her Week's Amusement (1886)

Her Week's Amusement is a novel written by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford and first published in 1886. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Lady Maisie who is determined to have a week of fun and excitement in London. She is accompanied by her cousin, Lady Gertrude, who is more reserved and cautious than Maisie. Throughout the week, Maisie meets a variety of interesting characters, including a handsome artist named Jack and a charming rogue named Captain Lovelace. Along the way, she becomes embroiled in a series of scandals and intrigues, but ultimately emerges unscathed and wiser for her experiences. The novel is a lighthearted and entertaining romp through the world of high society in late Victorian England, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the privileged and the challenges they faced. Hungerford's writing is witty and engaging, and her characters are well-drawn and memorable. Her Week's Amusement is a delightful read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or social history.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.