Frivolous Cupid

Frivolous Cupid, written by Anthony Hope and first published in 1895, is a novel that explores the complexities of love and ambition through the character of Harry Sterling. Set in the village of Natterley, the story follows Harry's return to his old social circle, where he becomes romantically involved with the experienced Mrs. Mortimer. The narrative humorously navigates the tensions between attraction and societal expectations, offering a light-hearted yet earnest examination of romantic relationships in a late 19th-century context.