Patronage

About “Patronage”

Patronage is a novel written in 1814 that portrays the British class system and the differing paths men and women take to achieve success, focusing on the concept of patronage in both financial and sexual contexts. The story centers on the Percys and the Falconers, two families whose fortunes reflect and contrast each other, with the Percys ultimately perceived as having greater moral worth and wealth due to their own efforts.