Flowers of the Hunt (Classic Reprint): With Fourth Illustrations by the Author, Including Twenty Full-Page Sketches: With Fourth Illustrations by the ... Twenty Full-Page Sketches (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Step into the world of the Harkaway Hunt Ball, where social glitter meets the thrill of the chase.

This collection sketches foxhunter society through lively scenes of balls, weddings, and witty chatter. The book presents a vivid snapshot of manicured sport, fashionable fuss, and the playful rivalries that color a season's finale.

Characters like Lady Tommy and Lord Daisyfield mingle with farmers, grooms, and the town's gossip, all amid champagne toasts, flirtations, and the occasional mischief. The tone is light, humorous, and keen on capturing the social rituals that surround hunts, balls, and the Pink Wedding rumor that's part of the season's spice.

• Bright dialogue and vivid vignettes of ballrooms, hotels, and town halls.
• Portraits of society figures, from lords to loutish gentlemen, in festive, sometimes cheeky moments.
• A peek at wedding plans, gifts, and the comic scramble of friends and family.
• Warm, ironic observations about hunting life and its social rituals.

Ideal for readers who enjoy light, character-driven humor set in a hunting world rich with social color.

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