Interference : A novel, Vol. 2 (of 3)

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Interference : A novel, Vol. 2 (of 3)

by B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker

EN·~3 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

INTERFERENCE.

0:23
2

CHAPTER I.“INTERRUPTED.”

25:38
3

CHAPTER II.“FOXY JOE TELLS TALES.”

18:13
4

CHAPTER III.MRS. MACCABE HAS IT OUT WITH THE MAJOR.

16:14
5

CHAPTER IV.THE MAJOR RECEIVES HIS LAST TELEGRAM.

14:55
6

CHAPTER V.THE HOUR AND THE MAN.

16:00
7

CHAPTER VI.“THINE ONLY.”

11:20
8

CHAPTER VII.BELLE VERSUS BETTY.

22:12
9

CHAPTER VIII.“YES, COMING.”

11:29
10

CHAPTER IX.“FOXY JOE TELLS MORE TALES, AND ONE FALSEHOOD.”

9:16

Description

Betty, a bright‑eyed young woman on the cusp of her eighteenth year, finds herself thrust into the whirl of high society as her guardian arranges a debut at the Moore family’s grand ball. With the help of her confidante, Belle, and the ever‑watchful Miss Dopping, she navigates a maze of expectations, gossip, and subtle rivalries that swirl through the genteel world of Roskeen. The preparations—selecting the perfect dress, mastering proper etiquette, and managing the whispers of jealous relatives—set the stage for a delicate dance between ambition and affection.

As the festivities loom, the novel explores how friendship, ambition, and the pressure to belong intertwine, revealing the fragile balance between personal desire and social duty. Through witty dialogue and keen observation, the story captures the excitement and anxiety of a young woman stepping into a world where every glance and comment can alter her future.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (187K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

London: F. V. White & Co., 1891.

Credits

MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2023-11-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker

B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker

1848–1920

Best known for vivid fiction about British India and Burma, this Irish writer turned first-hand experience into popular novels, short stories, and memorable ghost tales. Her work blends social observation, travel, and a sharp eye for character.

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