Cousin Geoffrey, The Old Bachelor (1840)

Cousin Geoffrey, The Old Bachelor is a novel written by Theodore Edward Hook in 1840. The story follows the life of Geoffrey Mildmay, a wealthy and eccentric old bachelor who lives in a grand mansion in London. Despite his wealth and status, Geoffrey is a lonely man who has never married or had children. He spends his days indulging in his hobbies and interests, such as collecting rare books and paintings, and entertaining his friends and acquaintances.The novel begins with Geoffrey's cousin, Charles Mildmay, arriving in London to visit him. Charles is a young and ambitious man who hopes to convince Geoffrey to invest in his business ventures. However, Charles soon discovers that his cousin is not interested in business or making money. Instead, Geoffrey is more concerned with his own comfort and pleasure.As the story unfolds, Charles becomes increasingly frustrated with Geoffrey's selfishness and lack of ambition. He also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young woman named Caroline, who is the daughter of one of Geoffrey's friends. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Caroline is also being courted by another man who is more socially acceptable than Charles.Throughout the novel, Hook explores themes of love, family, and ambition. He also provides a detailed portrait of London society in the early 19th century, including its customs, manners, and social hierarchies. Ultimately, Cousin Geoffrey, The Old Bachelor is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the English aristocracy during this period.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.