Project Gutenberg 2005-02-20 Public domain in the USA. 187 Beresford, J. D. (John Davys) 1873 1947 Beresford, John Davys The Jervaise Comedy Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Jervaise Comedy" by J.D. Beresford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Jervaise family and their social circle as they navigate relationships and intrigue surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the family member, Brenda Jervaise, during an evening dance. With a mix of drama and social commentary, the protagonist's interactions with key figures like Frank Jervaise and Anne Banks hint at deeper themes of class and personal aspiration. At the start of the novel, the scene is set during a lively post-dance gathering where camaraderie and tension are palpable. The audience, made up of family and guests, experiences an unsettling delay of their transportation due to a chauffeur’s absence. As speculation grows, the atmosphere shifts from merry to anxious, especially as Brenda’s sudden absence raises suspicions of a more serious issue. The protagonist observes the dynamics among the characters, particularly Frank's bullying demeanor and his evident concern for his sister, which adds layers to what initially appears to be a simple societal affair, hinting at underlying romantic tensions and family conflicts. The setting and the interactions gradually build up to a sense of impending drama, establishing a gripping opening that encourages readers to delve deeper into the Jervaise family's intricate relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Contemporary Reviews Category: Novels Category: British Literature 430102 2025-08-06T12:38:07.748683 text/html 446517 2020-12-14T03:05:47 text/html 234704 2025-08-06T12:38:15.597677 application/epub+zip 241444 2025-08-06T12:38:10.575679 application/epub+zip 226116 2025-08-06T12:38:09.394654 application/epub+zip 447301 2025-08-06T12:38:19.693617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427276 2025-08-06T12:38:14.875617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400712 2022-09-07T20:00:02.710766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 401699 2025-08-06T12:38:06.738674 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 401564 2020-12-14T03:05:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 401557 2020-12-14T03:05:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20420 2025-08-06T12:38:19.832598 application/rdf+xml 14209 2025-08-06T12:38:09.898648 image/jpeg 3602 2025-08-06T12:38:09.643652 image/jpeg 151373 2020-12-14T03:05:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 158249 2020-12-14T03:05:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 151330 2020-12-14T03:05:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 230195 2025-08-06T12:38:07.783659 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia