Habits of the House

Habits of the House
AuthorFay Weldon
LanguageEnglish
GenreNovel
Publication date
2012
Publication placeUnited Kingdom

Habits of the House is a 2012 novel by Fay Weldon set in 1899 London society. It is the first book of the "Love & Inheritance" trilogy. The main plot follows the Earl of Dilberne's son Arthur who needs to marry for money. The primary candidate for such is the daughter of a Chicago meat baron, Minnie O'Brien, who is looking for a spouse in England after ruining her reputation in America. [1][2][3] The novel is followed by Long Live the King and finally The New Countess.

  1. ^ "Habits of the House By Fay Weldon". The Independent. 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  2. ^ Womack, Philip (2012-06-28). "Habits of the House by Fay Weldon: review". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  3. ^ Smith, Wendy (2013-01-22). "'Habits of the House,' by Fay Weldon". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-02-12.