Robert Orange: Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange
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A young parliamentarian torn between love, friendship, and a mysterious calling must navigate the treacherous waters of Victorian high society.
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John Oliver Hobbes’s Robert Orange is a continuation of the author’s earlier novel The School for Saints, following the extraordinary career of Robert Orange, M.P. First published in 1900, this Edwardian novel of ideas weaves together politics, religion, and romance with wit and psychological insight.
Robert Orange is a man of many parts: a rising young Member of Parliament, a descendant of a noble but troubled family, and a soul in search of something beyond the glitter of London society. He moves between the drawing rooms of St. James’s, the corridors of power at Westminster, and the quiet retreats of country houses, pursued by the affections of two remarkable women: the brilliant and enigmatic Mrs. Parflete and the steadfast Sara de Treverell.
The novel unfolds through a series of vividly drawn scenes and letters: a stormy afternoon in St. James’s Square, a tense game of political brinkmanship, a clandestine meeting at Almouth House, and a devastating confrontation that changes everything. Around Orange revolve a cast of unforgettable characters: Lord Beauclerk, his worldly confidant; Lord Wight, his political patron; Agnes Carillon, a woman of hidden depths; and Brigit, whose loyalties are tested to the breaking point.
Hobbes writes with a sharp eye for social comedy and a deep sympathy for spiritual struggle. Robert Orange is a novel about vocation and the cost of following one’s conscience in a world that rewards compromise. It stands as one of the finest works of a writer whom Oscar Wilde called “the most brilliant woman in England.” This edition presents the complete 1900 text, carefully formatted for modern e-readers.
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litLover99 –
A really smart novel thats almost like a Victorian political thriller but with more soul. Robert Orange is a fascinating character, torn between his ambitions and his deeper longings. The letter writing sections are a bit slow but the dialogue is brilliant. Hobbes writes like someone who knew exactly how the upper classes talk.
bookishClaire –
I cant belive this book isnt better known. The scene where Mrs. Parflete steps out into the storm in her mauve silk is one of the most memorable openings Ive ever read. The way Hobbes weaves together politics and religion and romance is masterful. Reminded me a bit of Disraeli but with a womans touch.
victorianFan –
Its well written but you need patience. Theres a lot of talk about politics and theology that can get heavy. I liked the characters especially Lord Beauclerk who provides some much needed wit. The ending is satisfying though a bit abrupt. Not as good as The School for Saints but a worthy sequel.
pagesAndPages –
Hobbes was writing at the turn of the century and you can feel the old world giving way to the new in this book. Orange is a hero who doesnt fit neatly into any category, which I liked. The female characters are surprisingly well drawn for a book from 1900. Mrs. Parflete and Sara both feel like real people with their own agendas.
wordWeaver –
What a discovery. John Oliver Hobbes (really Pearl Richards, a woman writing under a male name) had a razor sharp wit and a deep understanding of human nature. This book has stayed with me for days after finishing. The scene between Orange and Mrs. Parflete at Almouth House is just perfection. Highly recomend for fans of high quality Victorian fiction.