Amethyst

'Amethyst' is a romance novel written by Christabel R. Coleridge. The story begins with Lord Haredale announcing that he will be unable to take responsibility for his niece, Amethyst, due to his own financial difficulties. Miss Haredale suggests delaying Amethyst's introduction to society, but Lord Haredale fears she will be too old. They discuss her potential as a beauty and her chances of making a good marriage. The novel is a romance story with societal expectations and financial constraints playing a significant role in the plot.