Actress in High Life: An Episode in Winter Quarters

Published in 1812, 'Actress in High Life: An Episode in Winter Quarters' by Susan Petigru King-Bowen is set in Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Lady Mabel Stewart, who travels from Scotland to join her father, Lord Strathern, stationed in Elvas. While it features British officers and a romantic hero, Colonel l'Lisle, the narrative leans more towards a travelogue, offering insights into the landscape, history, and cultural dynamics of the time, often touching on liturgical themes that spark controversy among the characters.