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Lady Betty Across the Water

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Gutenberg ID
23441
Title
Lady Betty Across the Water
Language
en
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Project Gutenberg
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A spirited young Englishwoman, Betty Bulkeley, is sent to America by her mother to visit wealthy relatives. Upon arriving in Newport, she falls for a handsome American, Jim Brett, only to discover he is actually a wealthy British aristocrat, the Duke, who had disguised himself to prove his love was genuine.
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In C. N. and A. M. Williamson's *Lady Betty Across the Water*, eighteen-year-old Betty Bulkeley is banished from her Surrey home by her mother, the Duchess of Stanforth, and sent to America to visit relatives. Upon arriving in Newport, Betty is captivated by the vibrant social scene and the immense wealth of the American elite. She quickly falls in love with Jim Brett, a charming young man she meets at a country fair. However, a scandal erupts when Betty reveals her engagement to Jim; her brother Stanforth and her hostess, Mrs. Stuyvesant-Knox, are horrified, believing him to be a poor man she met on a ship. The tension escalates dramatically when Jim's wealthy friend, the Duke, arrives in a carriage, causing confusion about his identity. The mystery is resolved when Jim reveals his true name: James Brett Harborough, the Duke. He had traveled in steerage to test Betty's character and prove that his love was not based on money. The story concludes with Betty's acceptance of her fiancé, her return to England, and the resolution of family feuds, celebrating a love that transcends social class and nationality. The narrative is told in Betty's first-person voice, capturing her excitement, her observations of American life, and her emotional journey from feeling like a 'naughty child' to a confident young woman ready to embrace a new world. Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions of Newport's 'gorgeousness,' the novel explores themes of class prejudice, the nature of true love, and the importance of judging character over wealth.
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Authors

  • C. N. Williamson
  • A. M. Williamson
  • C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
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Categories

  • Fiction
  • Travel
  • British Literature