Mylord et Mylady

Lady Gwendoline Vancouver is the picture of aristocratic elegance: twenty‑six, strikingly beautiful, and endlessly fashionable. She revels in the rivalry with her older sister, Lady Treppy, each striving to out‑shine the other in dress, parties, and the ever‑present gamble of high‑society horse racing. Their husband, Eustace, a wealthy brewer’s son turned gentleman, shares their passion for the turf, though his own fortunes swing wildly between triumph and debt.

On a misty June morning, Gwen slips into a pristine white silk ensemble and steps out in a victoria, her loyal dog and young son in tow. A fleeting encounter with the handsome young athlete Tommy Lorrett hints at a curiosity that lies beneath her polished exterior. As she glides through the bustling square, the novel unspools a vivid portrait of love, ambition, and the delicate dance of reputation among London’s elite.