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Godolphin

Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton (1833)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages333 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads3.27/5 (15)

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

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Heroine archetypes

Lady / Aristocrat

Synopsis

Godolphin is a satirical 19th century British romance novel about the life of an idealistic man, Percy Godolphin, and his eventual lover, Constance Vernon. Written as a frame narrative, Godolphin provides a satirical insight into the day-to-day lives of the early 19th century British elite. The story is told through the narration of two protagonists, Percy Godolphin and Constance Vernon, as they rise to prominence among the London elite.

Tags

Historical RomanceSatireSocial CommentaryFrame Narrative