Patrician

Patrician
Published in 1920, 'Patrician' by John Galsworthy explores two complicated love affairs set against the backdrop of the Victorian upper class. Miltoun, an aspiring politician, finds his engagement to Mrs. Audrey Noel thwarted by the revelation that her husband is still alive. Simultaneously, Miltoun's sister, Barbara, becomes involved with the rebellious Courtier, leading to further complications. The novel critiques societal norms and snobbery, highlighting the tensions between personal desires and social expectations.




















