Saint James's (1899)

Saint James's is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1899. The story is set in London's fashionable Saint James's district in the early 19th century and follows the lives of a group of aristocrats, including Lord and Lady Warringdon, Lady Bellenden, and the Duke of St. James.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and social status as the characters navigate their way through the high society of London. Lord Warringdon is a notorious womanizer who is secretly in love with Lady Bellenden, while Lady Warringdon is having an affair with the Duke of St. James. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the characters' relationships become increasingly complicated.Ainsworth's vivid descriptions of the opulent lifestyle of the upper class in Saint James's provide a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and customs of the time. The novel also touches on political and historical events of the era, such as the Napoleonic Wars and the Regency period.Overall, Saint James's is a captivating historical novel that offers a richly detailed portrayal of London society in the early 19th century.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.