Gray’s Court (1882)

Gray's Court is a novel written by Mary Constance Bourne and first published in 1882. The story is set in the early years of the 19th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Violet and Hester Gray. The Gray family is an old and respected one, but they have fallen on hard times and are struggling to maintain their status in society. Violet is the elder sister, and she is beautiful, intelligent, and ambitious. Hester, on the other hand, is plain and unremarkable, but she is kind and loyal. The sisters are close, but their relationship is tested when they both fall in love with the same man, a wealthy and charming young man named Arthur Sinclair. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for social status, as well as the challenges faced by women in a society that values beauty and wealth above all else. Overall, Gray's Court is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the upper classes in 19th century 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.