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"Château Pointu" est un roman écrit par T. Combe. Ce récit invite les lecteurs à découvrir l'histoire intrigante et captivante d'un château mystérieux.L'histoire se déroule autour de Château Pointu, une résidence énigmatique perchée sur une colline. Le château est entouré de légendes et de mystères qui suscitent la curiosité des personnages principaux. Ils décident de percer les secrets de Château Pointu et de démêler les fils de son passé tumultueux.Au fur et à mesure de leur exploration, les personnages découvrent des pièces cachées, des passages secrets et des indices qui les mènent vers des révélations surprenantes. Ils se retrouvent confrontés à des énigmes complexes, à des rencontres étranges et à des événements étranges qui les plongent dans un monde à la frontière du réel et de l'imaginaire.T. Combe utilise une plume immersive pour créer une atmosphère envoûtante et un sens du suspense qui tient les lecteurs en haleine. Le récit est parsemé de rebondissements inattendus et de révélations mystérieuses qui alimentent l'intérêt et la fascination pour l'histoire du château."Château Pointu" est un roman qui offre une plongée dans un univers mystérieux et enchanteur. T. Combe offre une exploration captivante de l'histoire du château, de ses secrets et de ses personnages fascinants.

G. K. Chesterton was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, poet and lay theologian. He delighted in standing conventional wisdom on its head in order to expose what he considered to be the lack of substance in the ¿vague modern.¿In Heretics, he touches on a range of topics, including social Darwinism, eugenics, nihilism and atheism, while enumerating the flaws he finds in the work of his intellectual contemporaries such as Rudyard Kipling, Friedrich Nietzsche, George Bernard Shaw, and H. G. Wells.

"Chéribibi et Cécily" est un roman écrit par Gaston Leroux, un écrivain français célèbre pour ses romans à suspense et à énigmes. Ce récit captivant transporte les lecteurs dans une histoire pleine de mystère, d'aventure et de rebondissements.L'histoire met en scène les deux personnages principaux, Chéribibi et Cécily, qui se retrouvent entraînés dans une série d'événements étranges et dangereux. Ensemble, ils doivent résoudre des énigmes complexes, affronter des adversaires redoutables et démêler les secrets qui se cachent derrière ces mystères.Gaston Leroux utilise son talent pour créer une atmosphère immersive et une tension palpitante tout au long du roman. Il propose des rebondissements inattendus, des retournements de situation et des moments de suspense qui tiennent les lecteurs en haleine."Chéribibi et Cécily" est un mélange habile de suspense, d'aventure et de romance. Gaston Leroux offre une exploration captivante de l'amitié, du courage et de la persévérance face à l'adversité.Ce roman met en avant les talents narratifs de Gaston Leroux et offre une lecture passionnante pour les amateurs de mystère et de suspense. "Chéribibi et Cécily" est une histoire qui transporte les lecteurs dans un monde d'énigmes et d'aventures, où rien n'est ce qu'il semble être.

The first battle of St. Alban¿s is over and the White Rose faction is victorious. They have captured Henry VI and, after having threatened him with violence, secured the king¿s promise of passing the crown to Edward Plantagenet after his death. Not willing to accept her son¿s disinheritance, Queen Margaret decides to take matters into her own hands and declares war on the Yorkists.Margaret¿s forces invade Wakefield Castle, home to the Duke of York and his sons, and successfully capture York. The queen and Clifford taunt York and eventually stab him to death. York¿s sons Edward and Richard receive news of their father¿s death, vow to get their revenge, and plan to place Edward on the English throne.This Standard Ebooks edition is based on William George Clark and William Aldis Wright¿s 1887 Victoria edition, which is taken from the Globe edition.

Bien sûr ! Voici un autre résumé de "Chateaubriand" écrit par Jules Lemaître :Dans son ouvrage "Chateaubriand", Jules Lemaître offre une exploration approfondie de la vie et de l'¿uvre de François-René de Chateaubriand, figure majeure de la littérature française du 19e siècle. À travers cette biographie captivante, Lemaître plonge les lecteurs dans l'univers fascinant de cet écrivain et homme politique emblématique.Lemaître retrace les étapes clés de la vie de Chateaubriand, de son enfance en Bretagne à son parcours tumultueux en tant qu'écrivain et diplomate. Il explore les influences qui ont façonné la pensée et le style littéraire de Chateaubriand, mettant en lumière ses voyages exotiques, ses rencontres avec d'autres écrivains célèbres et ses engagements politiques.L'auteur se penche également sur les principales ¿uvres de Chateaubriand, notamment "Atala", "René" et "Les Mémoires d'outre-tombe", en analysant leur style, leurs thèmes et leur impact sur la littérature française. Lemaître met en évidence la richesse de l'imagination et la profondeur des émotions exprimées dans ces ¿uvres.En examinant le contexte historique et culturel de l'époque, Lemaître offre une perspective éclairante sur le rôle de Chateaubriand dans le mouvement romantique et son influence sur la littérature française. Il souligne également l'importance de Chateaubriand en tant que témoin et acteur des bouleversements politiques et sociaux de son temps."Chateaubriand" de Jules Lemaître constitue une lecture incontournable pour tous les passionnés de littérature et d'histoire. Cette biographie approfondie offre une plongée captivante dans la vie et l'¿uvre de Chateaubriand, révélant les multiples facettes de cet écrivain visionnaire et complexe.

In Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit S. M. Mitra has collected and transcribed in English various fables and short stories from across the Sanskrit tradition. The stories¿ characters range from kings to mice and they find themselves in all manner of situations, from the mundane to the magical. Regardless of the setting, there is a common thread of moral choices, whether personal or for family and friends, that runs through the collection.Siddha Mohana Mitra was an Indian author and political commentator, who was most famous at the time for his numerous books and articles for the British market on the colonial rule of India. This collection, edited by the author and translator Nancy Bell, was published in 1919, and was designed to be both appealing as a set of fairy tales and useful as a teaching tool for children¿s moral perception of the world.

Chez nous, Nouvelles jurassiennes : Doline est employée depuis vingt-cinq ans chez Virgile, un sertisseur à domicile. Arrive un ouvrier qui lui fait la cour¿ Rosette, une adolescente, rencontre, vers la frontière, Gaspard un mauvais garçon de son village. Elle est tirée de ce mauvais pas, par Louis, un exilé qui n¿a pas résisté à une visite clandestine à sa famille. Gaspard va-t-il le dénoncer pour se venger ? Caroline, Jenny et Mica, peuvent-elles continuer « seules » à exploiter la ferme de Jean, leur père décédé ? Ces nouvelles jurassiennes restituent avec justesse l¿ambiance paysanne des hauts du Jura neuchâtelois à la fin du XIXe siècle. Une écriture agréable et des sentiments bien exprimés.T. Combe est le pseudonyme d¿Adèle Huguenin-Vuillemin. Née au Locle, en 1856, dans une famille d¿horlogers, elle fut institutrice à 16 ans. C¿est pour compléter son revenu qüelle se mettra à écrire à 21 ans, avec succès. Elle séjournera à Londres puis à Paris. Revenue en Suisse, elle sera une écrivaine et conférencière renommée, chrétienne, féministe, militante contre l¿alcoolisme. Elle adhérera, à 57 ans, au parti socialiste (favorable au suffrage féminin). Elle décède dans sa maison des Brenets à 77 ans en 1933.

Henry VIII is one of the few of Shakespeare¿s plays thought to have been written with a collaborator. It was initially published in the First Folio under Shakespeare¿s name only, but in 1850 James Spedding, an English author and expert on the works of Francis Bacon, suggested that the play was a collaboration with John Fletcher, a playwright who later replaced Shakespeare in the King¿s Men acting company. Modern scholars mostly tend to agree, though the theory is still controversial as it¿s based on textual analysis and not any historical mention of a collaboration. The play is also famous for having burned down the Globe Theatre in 1613 during one of its early performances, when a cannon shot special effect lit the theater¿s thatched roof on fire.In the play, King Henry¿s closest advisor, Cardinal Wolsey, is hated by the citizens of England. Wolsey has imposed unfair taxes and unpopularly executed the Duke of Buckingham for treason. While at a party, the King falls madly in love with Anne Bullen and plans to divorce his current wife, Katherine of Aragon. Wolsey is asked to help his King in this endeavor, all the while becoming even more hated by the English and their Queen.This Standard Ebooks edition is based on William George Clark and William Aldis Wright¿s 1887 Victoria edition, which is taken from the Globe edition.

"Chénerol" est un roman écrit par Henry Gréville, un écrivain français du 19e siècle. Ce récit captivant transporte les lecteurs dans une histoire d'amour, de secrets et de drames qui se déroule dans un cadre pittoresque.L'histoire se déroule en France, dans un village idyllique situé au c¿ur des montagnes. Les personnages principaux sont Chénerol, un jeune homme mystérieux et séduisant, et Claire, une jeune femme belle et ambitieuse. Leur rencontre passionnée va bouleverser leur vie et celle de ceux qui les entourent.Le roman explore les thèmes de l'amour, de la trahison et du destin. Henry Gréville tisse une intrigue complexe où les secrets du passé sont révélés, les liens familiaux sont testés et les émotions sont mises à rude épreuve.L'auteur utilise une plume descriptive et immersive pour dépeindre les paysages enchanteurs de la région, ainsi que les émotions intenses vécues par les personnages. Il offre une réflexion profonde sur les choix de vie, la recherche du bonheur et les conséquences de nos actes."Chénerol" est un roman qui captive les lecteurs avec son mélange d'amour, de drame et de mystère. Henry Gréville nous emmène dans un voyage émotionnel à travers les montagnes françaises, révélant des vérités cachées et des rebondissements inattendus.

"Chéri" est un roman écrit par Colette, une écrivaine française du 20e siècle connue pour ses récits sensuels et introspectifs. Ce roman captivant explore les relations amoureuses et les complexités de l'amour.L'histoire se déroule à Paris, à l'époque de la Belle Époque, et met en scène Léa, une courtisane expérimentée, et Fred, surnommé Chéri, un jeune homme séduisant et insouciant. Malgré leur différence d'âge, ils entament une liaison passionnée et intense.Colette plonge les lecteurs dans l'intimité de cette relation, décrivant avec subtilité les émotions et les conflits qui en découlent. Elle explore les thèmes de l'amour, de la jeunesse, de la désillusion et du passage du temps.Le roman offre une réflexion profonde sur les conventions sociales, les attentes de la société et les conséquences des choix amoureux. Colette explore la dualité entre l'amour et l'indépendance, les désirs de liberté et les contraintes imposées par la société.À travers une écriture sensuelle et évocatrice, Colette transporte les lecteurs dans le monde raffiné et passionné de Léa et Chéri. Elle offre une exploration intime des émotions humaines, des relations amoureuses et de l'expression de soi."Chéri" est un roman qui captive les lecteurs par son exploration profonde de l'amour et de la complexité des relations humaines. Colette nous invite à réfléchir sur les dilemmes et les émotions intenses qui accompagnent l'amour et le passage du temps.

" In "Frank Roscoe's Secret: The Darewell Chums in the Woods" by Allen Chapman, join Frank Roscoe and the Darewell Chums on an exciting and suspenseful adventure in the woods. This thrilling novel follows the group as they uncover a secret, confront challenges, and rely on their friendship to navigate through unexpected twists and turns.Set in the captivating backdrop of the woods, the story unfolds with a sense of mystery and intrigue. As Frank and his friends embark on their adventure, they encounter hidden clues, encounter dangers, and work together to solve the enigma that lies before them.Allen Chapman's storytelling weaves together elements of mystery, friendship, and bravery, keeping readers engaged as they follow the Darewell Chums' journey. Through their experiences, readers learn about the value of teamwork, trust, and resilience in the face of adversity.Join Frank Roscoe and the Darewell Chums as they venture into the woods, uncover secrets, and embark on an unforgettable journey that tests their courage and strengthens their bonds of friendship."

His Masterpiece, sometimes translated as ¿The Work¿ or ¿The Masterpiece,¿ is Zoläs 14th entry in his Rougon-Macquart series of novels. In it we see Claude Lantier, a painter with obvious talent, struggle to leave a revolutionary mark on the art world of 19th-century Paris. The novel deftly explores the themes of genius, poverty, purity in art, art as a bureaucratic institution, obsession, and madness.The book is notable not just for its accurate portrayal of the art world of the time, but also for the interesting personal details Zola incorporated into the book. Lantier is a pastiche of several famous painters Zola personally knew, including Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, and Édouard Manet; Lantier¿s masterpiece is based on Manet¿s revolutionary painting Le Déjeuner sur l¿herbe; and the novel¿s accuracy is even blamed on ending the long friendship between Zola and Cézanne. Zola himself includes a self-portrait, as the character Pierre Sandoz.Vizetelly¿s translation is fresh and readable, and Zoläs rendition of Paris and the surrounding countryside is vibrant and engrossing. Rarely do we get such a close and engaging window into bohemian life in old Paris.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age.Will you support our efforts with a donation?Though better known as the editor for authors such as Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein, John W. Campbell also wrote science fiction under both his own and various pen names. Islands of Space was the second in his Arcot, Morey, and Wade trilogy. Originally published in the spring 1931 edition of Amazing Stories Quarterly, it was later published in book form in 1957.After the events of The Black Star Passes, Arcot, Morey, Wade, and Fuller look for new challenges. Creating a spaceship that can exceed the speed of light, the four of them set out to explore other galaxies.

" In "Fred Fenton on the Crew: The Young Oarsmen of Riverport School" by Allen Chapman, join Fred Fenton and his fellow young oarsmen as they embark on an exhilarating journey of teamwork, dedication, and triumph on the river. This captivating novel follows their experiences as they train, compete, and face both physical and personal challenges.Set against the backdrop of Riverport School, the story unfolds with the thrill of competitive rowing. Fred and his teammates strive to master their skills, develop camaraderie, and strive for excellence in the sport. As they navigate the highs and lows of training and competitions, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the power of friendship.Allen Chapman's storytelling captures the excitement and intensity of rowing, painting a vivid picture of the dedication, discipline, and perseverance required to succeed. Through Fred's journey, readers witness the transformative power of sports and the personal growth that can be achieved through dedication and determination.Join Fred Fenton and the young oarsmen of Riverport School as they embark on their rowing adventure, pushing their limits, embracing the challenges, and discovering the strength within themselves to achieve greatness on the river."

Roger Gale, a media-monitoring business owner nearing retirement, observes life in early 20th century New York City through the eyes of his three daughters. The youngest, Laura, is a social butterfly always going to the latest excitements the city can offer. The middle, Edith, is a mother to four children, on whom she dotes. The oldest, Deborah, cares for her own ¿family,¿ tenement children and the poor trying to make it the new country they have made their home. Through each daughter, he sees the changing social order of New York in a new way.

Jeeves Stories is a collection of humorous short stories by P. G. Wodehouse that feature the adventures of his most famous characters, Jeeves and Wooster. Wooster is a wealthy and idle young English gentleman of the interwar era. Jeeves is his extraordinarily competent valet whose name has since become synonymous with perfect service. The stories follow Wooster in his wanderings about London, around England, and across the Atlantic to New York, with Jeeves following in his wake and striving to keep his employer well-groomed and properly presented. Along the way Jeeves must somehow also manage to extricate Wooster and his friends from the various scrapes and follies they get themselves into.First published as early as 1915, the stories first appeared on both sides of the Atlantic in publications like The Saturday Evening Post and The Strand Magazine. They were later collected into books or reworked into novels. Though only less than 50 of Wodehouse¿s over 300 short stories feature Jeeves and Wooster, they remain his most enduring characters. They¿ve been copied, imitated, and featured in countless interpretations and adaptations. A century later, these stories still are as amusing and entertaining as they were when they were first published.

" In "Fred Fenton Marathon Runner: The Great Race at Riverport School" by Allen Chapman, join the spirited and determined Fred Fenton as he trains for and competes in a thrilling marathon race at Riverport School. This exhilarating novel follows Fred's journey of self-discovery, athletic prowess, and the challenges he faces as he strives to achieve his dreams.Set in the vibrant atmosphere of Riverport School, the story unfolds with anticipation and excitement. Fred's passion for running drives him to train rigorously, pushing his physical and mental limits to prepare for the ultimate race. Along the way, he forms friendships, overcomes setbacks, and learns important life lessons about perseverance, dedication, and the rewards of hard work.Allen Chapman's storytelling captures the essence of competitive sports, showcasing the thrill of athletic competitions and the camaraderie among teammates. Through Fred's experiences, readers witness the determination, discipline, and resilience required to pursue one's goals and achieve success.Join Fred Fenton as he embarks on his marathon journey, facing both physical and personal challenges, and discovering the strength within himself to overcome obstacles and pursue his dreams."

When it was first published in 1812 as Children¿s and Household Tales, this collection of Germanic fairy tales contained eighty-six stories and was criticized because, despite the name, it wasn¿t particularly well-suited to children. Over the next forty-five years, stories were added, removed, and modified until the final seventh edition was published in 1857, containing 210 fairy tales. Today, the book is commonly referred to as Grimms¿ Fairy Tales.These fairy tales include well-known characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, as well as many more that never became quite as popular. Over the years, these stories have been translated, retold, and adapted to many different media.This is a collection of Margaret Hunt¿s 1884 English translation, originally published in two volumes.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age.Will you support our efforts with a donation?This collection of short stories, retold by Irish author James Stephens, focuses mainly on the adventures of legendary hunter-warrior Fionn mac Uail and his companions in the Fianna. The stories often feature the magical people of the Shí (fairies) and their interactions with the residents of medieval Ireland.

In the year 2129, a doglike alien race asks the scientists Arcot, Wade and, Morey to assist them with defending their solar system from an enemy force. Their journey takes them to other solar systems across the galaxy as they build battle spacecraft out of pure matter using only their minds.Invaders from the Infinite is the third and final installment in the Arcot, Morey, and Wade trilogy. It was originally published in April 1932 in Amazing Stories.

Inspector French is called in by his Superintendent at Scotland Yard to investigate a late-night murder in the office of a Hatton Garden diamond merchants. When he gets there, he finds not just the corpse, but an open safe missing its contents of diamonds and money. Although the clues seem meager at first, French soon picks up a trail that leads him to mainland Europe and back, steadily bringing him closer to a solution to the case.This is the first in Freeman Wills Crofts¿ long-running Inspector French series. French, a well mannered London detective, works through the crimes in front of him in a methodical way, peeling back the layers of intrigue and mystery to expose the core of the problem as much to the reader as to himself.

Alexander Mackenzie was the first European to complete a land crossing of the continent of America north of Mexico, preceding the famous Lewis and Clark expedition by twelve years. In his journals he details two separate voyages: one up what is now known as the Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean in 1789, and another to what is now Bella Coola on the Pacific Ocean in 1792 and 1793.Both journals provide a detailed description of the many difficulties in navigating and traveling in a country that had yet to be mapped. Having to rely on Native guides and rumors, and enduring hardships that almost beggar belief, Mackenzie and his team were able to achieve their objective of finding an east to west land crossing through the Rocky Mountains and to the Pacific Ocean. Although his route didn¿t prove as practical as routes found by later explorers, Mackenzie has cemented himself as a key explorer of Western Canada.

Ernest Bramah¿s Kai Lung stories are set in a fantastical ancient China and written with an oblique, ornate prose style that serves to mimic that of Chinese folk tales. The titular character is an itinerant storyteller and the books themselves are mostly collections of stories presented as if he were narrating.Kai Lung¿s Golden Hours, published in 1922, is the second of the Kai Lung books, and the first to have an overarching framing narrative and thus be published as a novel. In it we see Kai Lung brought before the court of the Mandarin Shan Tien, having been accused of treason by the Mandarin¿s agent Ming-shu. Appealing to Shan Tien¿s appreciation for refined narrative, Kai Lung tries to regain his freedom by spinning a series of beguiling tales filled with aphorisms and humorous understatement.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age.Will you support our efforts with a donation?Khaled is a hard-working and faithful genie who, in his zeal, goes a little too far and kills a faithless man. This puts him under scrutiny from the powers above, who curse him to live as a human. Since genies have no souls, he will vanish from existence when he dies; but, if he can find true love, he¿ll be granted a soul and thus be allowed into heaven.Written in the style of the ¿oriental romances¿ popular in those days, Khaled was F. Marion Crawford¿s favorite novel out of all of the ones he wrote in his successful career.

A newly-married couple are taking a leisurely walk through the woods in England when, without warning, the woman suddenly transforms into a fox. The grief-stricken husband does his best to look after his transformed wife after this astonishing change.That¿s the unlikely premise of Lady Into Fox. Other than the mysterious transformation of the woman, this short work is otherwise completely realistic, placing it in the category of contemporary fantasy or magic realism.Published in 1922, the book quickly attracted critical attention and praise. It won both the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize, and was included by the writer Rebecca West in a list of the ¿best imaginative productions¿ of the 1920s alongside Virginia Woolf¿s Orlando.Lady Into Fox was turned into a ballet in 1939 by the choreographer Andrée Howard, with music based on piano pieces by Arthur Hoenegger. Performed by Ballet Rambert, it was apparently a success.In 1960, a French writer using the pseudonym ¿Vercours¿ wrote a novel titled Sylva directly inspired by Garnett¿s novel, in which the reverse transformation occurs: a fox on the run from a hunt is transformed into a naked young woman, who is taken in and cared for by the owner of a nearby manor. This novel, translated into English, was nominated for Best Novel in the Hugo Awards presented by the World Science Fiction Convention in 1963.

" In the captivating novel "Grandmother Elsie" by Martha Finley, join the beloved character Elsie Dinsmore in a heartwarming story that spans generations. This touching book explores the joys, challenges, and enduring love that define the bond between a grandmother and her family.Set within the comforting embrace of family, "Grandmother Elsie" follows Elsie Dinsmore as she embraces her role as a grandmother and imparts wisdom, guidance, and love to her grandchildren. Readers witness the legacy of faith, values, and strength that she instills in each generation, creating a lasting impact on their lives.Martha Finley's storytelling captures the essence of family dynamics, portraying the joys and struggles that come with each passing generation. Through Elsie's experiences, readers witness the beauty of intergenerational relationships, the importance of passing down traditions and values, and the power of love and faith in shaping a family's journey.Join Grandmother Elsie as she cherishes her role as a guiding force in her family's life, imparting wisdom, fostering love, and leaving a lasting legacy of faith and devotion."

" In "Funny Little Socks" by Sarah L. Barrow, enter a world of whimsy, imagination, and the delightful adventures of a pair of socks. This charming children's book follows the journey of these quirky little socks as they embark on a series of mischievous escapades and discover the true meaning of friendship.Set in a colorful and imaginative world, "Funny Little Socks" brings to life the endearing personalities of these animated socks. From their playful interactions with other objects to their amusing encounters with different characters, readers are taken on a whimsical journey filled with laughter and joy.Sarah L. Barrow's storytelling sparks the imagination, inviting readers to see the world through the eyes of these funny little socks. Through their adventures, they learn important lessons about empathy, cooperation, and the value of embracing their unique qualities.Join the funny little socks on their whimsical escapades, as they bring laughter, friendship, and a touch of magic to their charming world."

" In "Glory and the Other Girl" by Annie Hamilton Donnell, embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship, self-discovery, and personal growth. This captivating novel follows the lives of Glory and the Other Girl as they navigate the complexities of their relationship, face challenges, and learn valuable life lessons along the way.Set against a backdrop of diverse experiences and emotions, "Glory and the Other Girl" delves into the dynamics of friendship, exploring themes of empathy, understanding, and the power of connection. Through their shared adventures and individual struggles, Glory and the Other Girl discover the importance of embracing their differences and finding common ground.Annie Hamilton Donnell's storytelling captures the nuances of friendship, portraying the highs and lows, the conflicts and resolutions, and the transformative impact that true companionship can have. Readers will relate to the challenges faced by Glory and the Other Girl, and through their journey, they will gain insight into their own relationships and personal growth.Join Glory and the Other Girl as they navigate the complexities of friendship, embrace their individuality, and learn valuable lessons about empathy, acceptance, and the enduring power of true connection."

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age.Will you support our efforts with a donation?Lady Windermere, who suspects that her husband is having an affair, decides to leave him. Her erstwhile rival, Mrs. Erlynne, comes to her rescue, and convinces her to return to Lord Windermere before the situation becomes a scandal. In so doing, Mrs. Erlynne exposes herself to scandal, and must choose between her own reputation and saving the Windermeres¿ relationship.Lady Windermere¿s Fan was Oscar Wilde¿s first hit play, and the first of his enormously popular comedies of society, which culminated with The Importance of Being Earnest. It opened on February 20, 1892 at the St. James¿s Theatre in London, and went on to tour the country for months.