Old Kensington (1904)

Old Kensington is a novel written by Anne Thackeray Ritchie and published in 1904. The story is set in the upper-class neighborhood of Kensington in London during the late Victorian era. The novel follows the lives of the Dilberne family, who are struggling to maintain their social status and reputation in the face of financial difficulties.The family consists of Sir William Dilberne, his wife Lady Mary, and their two daughters, Sybil and Edith. Sir William is a well-respected politician, but his finances are in disarray due to his extravagant lifestyle. Lady Mary is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining appearances and keeping up with the latest fashions.As the family struggles to keep up appearances, they are forced to confront their own flaws and the realities of their situation. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy American heiress, a struggling artist, and a charming but unreliable suitor.Through the Dilberne family's journey, Old Kensington explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and the changing values of Victorian society. Ritchie's writing is characterized by her sharp wit and keen observations of human behavior, making this novel a delightful and insightful read.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.