The Dorriad and the Great Slocum Dinner is a novel written by Henry Bowen Anthony and first published in 1870. The story follows the lives of two families, the Dorriads and the Slocums, who are both wealthy and influential in their community. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of social class, family relationships, and the role of women in society.The Dorriads are a prominent family in their town, known for their wealth and social status. They are led by the patriarch, Mr. Dorriad, who is a ...
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The Dorriad and the Great Slocum Dinner is a novel written by Henry Bowen Anthony and first published in 1870. The story follows the lives of two families, the Dorriads and the Slocums, who are both wealthy and influential in their community. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of social class, family relationships, and the role of women in society.The Dorriads are a prominent family in their town, known for their wealth and social status. They are led by the patriarch, Mr. Dorriad, who is a successful businessman and politician. His wife, Mrs. Dorriad, is a socialite who is concerned with maintaining their status in society. Their daughter, Lucy, is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is courted by many eligible bachelors.The Slocums are a family of newly wealthy industrialists who have recently moved to the town. They are led by Mr. Slocum, who is a self-made man and has built his fortune through hard work and determination. His wife, Mrs. Slocum, is a strong-willed woman who is not afraid to speak her mind. Their daughter, Alice, is a kind-hearted and intelligent young woman who becomes friends with Lucy Dorriad.The novel centers around a dinner party hosted by the Slocums, which is attended by the Dorriads and other members of their social circle. The dinner party is meant to be a show of the Slocums' wealth and status, but it quickly becomes a source of tension and conflict between the two families. As the night wears on, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and the true nature of the characters is exposed.Overall, The Dorriad and the Great Slocum Dinner is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and influential in the mid-19th century. It is a story of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power and status in a changing society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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