Clarissa Collection (#2)

Hoodleaved violet, Viola cucullata.. Illustration by Clarissa Badger, nee Munger, from Wild Flowers, Drawn and Colored from Nature, New York, 1859

Tulip tree blossom, Liriodendron tulipifera.. Illustration by Clarissa Badger, nee Munger, from Wild Flowers, Drawn and Colored from Nature, New York, 1859

The Hon. Clarissa Tennant
Clarissa Madeleine Georgiana Felicite Tennant (1896-1960), daughter of 1st Baron Glenconner pictured at the time of her engagement to her first husband

Mr and the Hon. Mrs Bethell, WW1 wedding
The wedding of Mr William Adrian Vincent Bethell to the Hon. Clarissa Tennant on 19 August 1915, featured on the front cover of The Sketch magazine

Samuel Richardson, 1747
BAL72337 Samuel Richardson, 1747 by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780); 124.5x99.6 cm; Worshipful Company of Stationers & Newspapermakers, UK; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) 1750 (oil on canvas)
XCF267498 Portrait of Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) 1750 (oil on canvas) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780); 52.7x36.8 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, c
XYC156350 The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, c.1745-47 (oil on canvas) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780); 64.8x78.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, Joseph Highmore
The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons " Clarissa", Joseph Highmore, 1692-1780, British

RICHARDSON: CLARISSA. Title page of the first volume of the first edition of Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, London, England, 1748

RICHARDSON: CLARISSA. Clariss Harlowe, 1747-48, by Samuel Richardson. Copper engraving from an 18th century English edition

RICHARDSON: CLARISSA. Clarissa Harlowe, 1747-48, by Samuel Richardson. Copper engraving from an 18th century English edition

Richardson / Basire
SAMUEL RICHARDSON English novelist with a scene from his novel, Clarissa, below Date: 1689 - 1761

Clarissa Harlowe
Mlle Marthe as Clarissa in a French stage version of the novel

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"Clarissa: A Captivating Tale of Mystery, Romance, and Intrigue" Step into the world of "Clarissa, " a captivating novel that will transport you to an era filled with secrets waiting to be unraveled. Just like an Agatha Christie masterpiece, this story weaves together a web of suspense and surprise. Imagine yourself immersed in the pages of Samuel Richardson's classic work as vividly depicted in a beautifully colored engraving. The scene comes alive before your eyes, transporting you back in time. As you delve deeper into the narrative, picture yourself surrounded by nature's beauty – fringed gentians with their mesmerizing blue, lilac, and white hues; a bouquet of wild flowers including the elegant tulip tree and delicate wild roses. Amongst the characters that grace these pages are the enigmatic Countess of Feversham and her intriguing daughter. Their presence adds an air of mystery to Clarissa's journey. But it is Madame Saharet who steals the spotlight with her theatrical studio portrait in costume. She embodies both elegance and eccentricity as she dances her way through life – a true successor to Salome with classical influences intertwined with Apache and Russian convolutions. Amidst all this excitement lies hidden symbolism – from the wild rose representing love's thorns to the delicate harebell symbolizing gratitude for small joys. These elements enrich Clarissa's tale even further. Intriguingly enough, our story takes us beyond fiction into real-life events such as Mrs Sofer Whitburn during WW1. Her experiences add depth to Clarissa's world while reminding us of history’s impact on individual lives. And just when you think you've experienced it all, there is more. Picture yourself admiring a Tatler cover featuring none other than Mrs Adrian Bethell herself - exuding sophistication and charm that perfectly encapsulates "Clarissa. " So come along on this literary adventure where every turn brings new surprises.