Summary
First published in 1911, Once Aboard the Lugger—The History of George and His Mary is a romantic comedy of manners by A.
S. M.
Hutchinson.
The novel follows George, a young man of modest background, and Mary, the woman he loves, as they navigate the obstacles of class, family expectations, and social conventions in Edwardian England.
With wit, sentiment, and gentle satire, Hutchinson paints a portrait of youthful love tested by misunderstandings, ambition, and the rigid codes of society.
The story balances lighthearted romance with social observation, offering both humor and heartfelt emotion in its exploration of love’s perseverance against the odds.