
General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts
1855
Published in 1855, 'General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts' by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel set against the backdrop of 19th-century England. It explores themes of social class, romance, and human relationships through the lives of its characters, including the carefree Cousin Charlie, his nurturing aunt Mrs. Kettering, and the delicate Blanche. The story begins with a boating adventure at St. Swithin’s, where familial dynamics and underlying tensions regarding inheritance and love are introduced, setting the stage for further developments in their lives.












