Project Gutenberg 2011-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 636 MacKenzie, Compton 1883 1972 Mackenzie, Anthony Edward Montagu Compton Mackenzie, Compton, Sir The Passionate Elopement Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Passionate Elopement" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the picturesque town of Curtain Wells, which serves as an inland spa, and follows a vibrant cast of characters as they navigate issues of love, society, and personal ambitions, with a particular focus on the romantic entanglements of Miss Phyllida Courteen and Mr. Francis Vernon. The novel promises a blend of humor and social commentary, exploring the eccentricities of its protagonists against a backdrop of whimsical and romantic escapades. The opening of "The Passionate Elopement" introduces readers to the quirky ambiance of Curtain Wells, marked by its strict routines and vibrant social life. We meet various characters, including the flamboyant Beau Ripple and the lovestruck Mr. Vernon, as they prepare for Valentine's Day, a day imbued with expectations and desires that complicate their relationships. The scene is set for a comedic exploration of love and social standing, as the characters engage in their morning rituals, with Phyllida dreaming of romance and Mr. Vernon contemplating the implications of his affections. This lively introduction sets the stage for a narrative rich in character interplay and societal observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/38177/38177-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction Health resorts -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 714788 2025-07-15T12:03:47.090750 text/html 719484 2011-11-30T16:59:56 text/html 487630 2025-07-15T12:03:55.354689 application/epub+zip 498270 2025-07-15T12:03:48.050682 application/epub+zip 345358 2025-07-15T12:03:47.563698 application/epub+zip 719373 2025-07-15T12:04:01.508597 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 666465 2025-07-15T12:03:54.854698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514141 2022-09-17T12:21:19.204932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 660561 2025-07-15T12:03:45.420688 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 660330 2011-11-30T16:59:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 660342 2011-11-30T17:02:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22107 2025-07-15T12:04:01.647591 application/rdf+xml 16172 2025-07-15T12:03:47.661704 image/jpeg 2393 2025-07-15T12:03:47.613679 image/jpeg 264483 2011-11-30T17:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 476638 2011-11-30T17:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 264379 2011-11-30T17:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 476562 2025-07-15T12:03:47.149686 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