Publisher's Synopsis
The Finest Girl In Bloomsbury is a serio-comic novel written by Augustus Septimus Mayhew in 1861. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Miss Polly Perkins, who is considered to be the most beautiful and charming girl in Bloomsbury. She is ambitious and dreams of marrying a wealthy man to secure her future. The novel is set in Victorian England, where social status and wealth play a significant role in determining one's place in society. Miss Polly Perkins, with her beauty and wit, attracts the attention of several suitors, including a wealthy merchant, a titled gentleman, and a struggling artist. As the story unfolds, Miss Perkins navigates through the complexities of social class and relationships, trying to find her place in the world. The novel is a humorous and satirical take on the Victorian society's obsession with wealth and status and the lengths people go to achieve them. Mayhew's writing style is witty and engaging, and he creates a vivid picture of Victorian England, its customs, and its people. The Finest Girl In Bloomsbury is a delightful read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, social commentary, and romantic comedies.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.
