Beyond the City

Beyond the City is an 1892 novel by the Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. ^{[1] [2]}

The novel, subtitled The Idyl of a Suburb, is set in a quiet commuter district outside London and follows the lives and relationships of several neighbouring families. Themes include social change, the contrast between traditional values and modern attitudes, and the evolving roles of women in Victorian society, explored through the interactions of characters such as the outspoken Mrs. Westmacott and the retired Admiral Hay Denver. ^[3]

The story centers on the everyday lives of three suburban families — the Denvers, the Walkers and the Westmacotts — as they confront personal and financial difficulties and adjust to social changes within their community. Mrs. Westmacott’s unconventional ideas and assertive personality challenge traditional attitudes, leading to evolving relationships and mutual support among the neighbours. ^[4]

References

1. R.H.C (31 August 1951). ""Elementary, My Dear Watson"". Croydon Advertiser. Croydon, London. p. 2. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
2. Maurice, Arthur Bartlett (9 April 1922). "Chronicle and Comment". New York Herald. New York, New York. p. 104. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
3. Beyond The City.
4. "Beyond the City - The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia". www.arthur-conan-doyle.com. Retrieved 30 December 2025.

External links

• Beyond the City at Project Gutenberg