Griselda: a society novel in rhymed verse

Written entirely in rhymed verse, this Victorian work reshapes the classic society novel with a lyrical, incisive eye on London’s elite at the turn of the century. The narrator begins with a philosophical glimpse of human nature before sketching the striking lady at the heart of the tale. The poetry’s smooth cadence makes the glitter of drawing‑rooms and whispered gossip feel both vivid and accessible.

Griselda appears as a tall, impeccably dressed figure whose confidence commands any room. Beneath her polished exterior, hints of vanity and a restless need to test the bounds of privilege surface, prompting encounters with friends, suitors, and the expectations that both lift and restrain her. As the verses progress, listeners are drawn into the subtle tension between her outward poise and the moral questions that begin to stir.