
Lady Peggy is the lively heart of Kennaston Castle, a sprawling Surrey estate burdened by her father’s mounting debts. Perched in a plum tree, she watches the dusty road with a mix of impatience and day‑dreaming, demanding a dashing rider with disheveled locks and a gallant grin. Her sharp wit and mischievous spirit shine through every quip, whether she’s hurling fruit at a maid or humming a jaunty tune as she imagines a heroic rescue.
When the Earl’s son finally departs for London, Peggy seizes the chance to leave the confines of the estate and chase the excitement of the city. Along the bustling streets she encounters a parade of colorful characters—a flamboyant highwayman, a charismatic poet, and a host of society’s most eccentric figures. Each encounter tests her boldness and leaves her teetering between scandal and romance, promising a whirlwind adventure that balances humor with the thrills of a young woman daring to rewrite her own story.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (354K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Nov 5, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1925
A sharp-eyed observer of Gilded Age society, she wrote novels and plays that mixed wit, romance, and social satire. Her work moved easily between magazines, the stage, and popular fiction at the turn of the twentieth century.
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