Patricia Brent, spinster

Patricia Brent, Spinster is a romantic comedy written by Herbert George Jenkins in 1918. The story follows Patricia, who, after overhearing her fellow boarders pitying her lack of a romantic partner, impulsively claims she has a fiancé. To avoid humiliation, she enlists a stranger to help her maintain the ruse, leading to a series of comedic and complicated events. The novel is notable for its modern sensibilities and humor, reflecting the social dynamics of early 20th-century England.