
Set against the glittering backdrop of 1788 London, the story follows the bustling world of high‑society fashion, where silk, lace and towering panniers dictate not only appearance but attitude. In the midst of this flamboyant scene works Pamela Pounce, a sharp‑witted milliner’s assistant whose eye for style quickly earns her a reputation as a subtle power broker among the elite.
When Lady Kilcroney summons Pamela into royal service, the young woman finds herself thrust into a maze of etiquette, intrigue, and whispered scandals. Charged with the delicate task of managing wardrobes—and, by extension, reputations—Pamela must balance her own ambitions with the expectations of a world that equates virtue with a perfectly arranged petticoat. As friendships are tested and rumors swirl, her quick judgment and keen sense of propriety become both her shield and her most daring weapon.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (542K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
David Garcia, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2022-11-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1922
A Victorian and Edwardian novelist, playwright, and short-story writer, she is best remembered for the books she created with her husband, Egerton Castle. Their fast-moving historical romances and adventures helped make them a popular literary partnership of their time.
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1858–1920
A Victorian novelist, antiquarian, and fencing historian, he brought adventure and historical detail together in books that still feel lively today. His work ranged from popular fiction to influential studies of swordsmanship and old-world manners.
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by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle

by Egerton Castle

by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle

by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle

by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle

by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle

by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle

by Agnes Castle, Egerton Castle