Miss Eden's Letters
Emily Eden, the author of The Semi-Detached House and Up the Country, was a sharp and funny letter writer who moved in the highest circles of Whig society. This selection, edited by her great-niece Violet Dickinson and published in 1919, runs from 1814 to 1863. It follows her through London seasons and country-house visits, political crises and family events, and the years she spent in India as hostess for her brother Lord Auckland, Governor-General from 1836. Eden writes with lively irony about ministers, marriages, illnesses and travel, and the letters give an intimate view of English political and social life from the Regency to the middle of Victoria's reign. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Miss Eden's Letters
Miss Eden's Letters by Emily Eden can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Miss Eden's Letters online?
Yes. Miss Eden's Letters opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Miss Eden's Letters free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Miss Eden's Letters is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Miss Eden's Letters in the public domain?
Yes. Miss Eden's Letters by Emily Eden is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Miss Eden's Letters?
About 9 h 13 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Miss Eden's Letters?
Miss Eden's Letters by Emily Eden is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
