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Emily Eden was the daughter of the 1st Baron Auckland, a close confidant of Pitt. She was thus well placed to observe the manners and mores of nineteenth century aristocracy. A huge admirer of Jane Austen, her works reflect this in their perception, tongue in cheek humour and benevolence toward the victims of her pen. 'The Semi Attached Couple' is a revealing insight of attitudes and customs within marriage.

If youre a fan of Jane Austen, youll find delight in Emily Edens witty novels of manners, including The Semi-Detached House (1859) and The Semi-Attached Couple (1860). In The Semi-Detached House, we meet the captivating yet temperamental Lady Blanche Chester, who, newly married and expecting, is settling into a suburban home while her husband is away. As she navigates the quirks and dramas of her neighbors, Lady Blanche finds herself both entertained and exasperated by the lively intrigues of her new community. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

In this delightful comedy of manners, young and enchanting Helen Eskdale finds herself wed to the fabulously wealthy Lord Teviot, a pairing that seems perfect at first glance. However, their marriage quickly becomes entangled in a web of misunderstandings and jealousies, constantly pulling them apart. Surrounded by a colorful cast of characters, the central question remains will their love endure the trials of social intrigue? Emily Edens witty and ironic narrative echoes the charm of Jane Austens beloved novels, making this tale a captivating listen. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Blanche, lady Chester, una joven bella, recién casada y embarazada, y también un poco engreída, se traslada a regañadientes junto con su hermana Aileen a una casa adosada de las afueras mientras su marido, Charles, se encuentra de misión diplomática en Berlín. Al llegar, descubre horrorizada que sus vecinos, los que ocupan la casa adosada a la suya, son de una clase social inferior a la suya.

The house is called "Pleasance" and is rented by two sisters, Blanche and Aileen. The story revolves around the fortunes of two neighbouring families of varied social standing. The sisters' semi-detachment is to the Hopkinsons. Whilst Blanche's husband, Arthur, is abroad on a mission, the neighbours soon prove themselves invaluable as friends and Blanche and Mrs Hopkinson discover that their husbands are already acquainted!

The affectations of a nouveau riche, avaricious pair are contrasted with the kindness and consideration of the landed gentry and the neighboring villagers.

The adjustment of a marriage in aristocratic society in the early 1800s is told with abundant humor. A young coupel falls passionately in love, but soon the realities of married life bring them and their dreams back down to earth. The author, Emily Eden, has often been compared to Jane Austen but with Eden's work showing perhaps a morel realistic look at the ups and downs of the human condition. And if you just look closely, you might see some characters who possibly later influenced Oscar Wilde.