Kenelm Chillingly — Volume 06

"Kenelm Chillingly — Volume 06" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around Sir Peter, who embarks on a journey to London, primarily to connect with his son Kenelm Chillingly, a character noted for his eccentricity. Along the way, Sir Peter is also keen to meet Chillingly Gordon, the young heir of the estate, and Cecilia Travers, a young woman of interest to him. The opening of the book reveals a world filled with intriguing characters and their relationships, as dialogues highlight themes of societal expectation, gender roles, and personal aspirations. Sir Peter's interactions with Cousin Mivers, his cousin, whose cynical view of marriage contrasts with Sir Peter's own hopes for his son’s future, set a tone reflective of the era's attitudes toward relationships. As Sir Peter ventures into London to reconnect with his son amidst uncertainties, the dynamics between expectation and personal choice surrounding love and ambition begin to unfold, hinting at deeper explorations of character and motivation in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.