Cousin Geoffrey, the Old Bachelor (1840)

Cousin Geoffrey, The Old Bachelor is a novel written by Theodore Edward Hook in 1840. The story revolves around the life of a middle-aged bachelor named Geoffrey Mowbray, who lives a solitary life in his country estate. Despite his wealth and social status, he is known for his eccentricities and reclusive nature. The plot unfolds when his cousin, Charles Melville, visits him and introduces him to his beautiful and vivacious sister, Caroline. Geoffrey is immediately smitten by her and begins to court her. However, his attempts are met with resistance from Caroline, who is more interested in pursuing a career in the arts. As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to a variety of characters, including Geoffrey's scheming housekeeper, Mrs. Grimes, and his loyal butler, John. The novel is filled with humorous incidents and witty dialogues, making it a delightful read.Through the character of Cousin Geoffrey, Hook explores the themes of love, marriage, and social expectations in Victorian England. The novel is also a commentary on the changing social norms of the time, where women were beginning to assert their independence and pursue careers outside of the traditional domestic sphere.Overall, Cousin Geoffrey, The Old Bachelor is a charming and entertaining novel that provides a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of Victorian England.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.