""A Counsel of Perfection"" is a novel written by Lucas Malet and first published in 1888. The story follows the life of an English family, the Tempests, who live in a large country house called Dilchester. The family is headed by the widowed Lady Adela Tempest, who is raising her two children, Ralph and Dolly. The novel explores the complex relationships between the family members and their friends and acquaintances.The main plot of the novel revolves...