The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Volume 1
Template:InfoboxBookThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Volume 1 is a novel written by Beth Brower.
Summary
- For a chapter by chapter summary, see Summary
Cover Synopsis
- "I've arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident."
- The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plan for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's.
- Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of novella-length volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.
Plot Summary
Emma M. Lion arrives in London after a long absence.