# The Transformation of Philip Jettan — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Transformation of Philip Jettan by Georgette Heyer.

- [I: The House of Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/i-the-house-of-jettan.md): The chapter introduces the Jettan family and their country seat, Jettan's Pride, in Little Fittledean, Sussex. It recounts how old Sir Thomas Jettan built the house, named it after the village's joke, and established a t
- [II: In Which Is Presented Mistress Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/ii-in-which-is-presented-mistress-cleone-charteris.md): This chapter introduces Mistress Cleone Charteris, a beautiful and coquettish young woman who lives at Sharley House with her parents. She is the object of affection for Philip Jettan, who has loved her since she returne
- [III: Mr. Bancroft Brings Trouble Into Little Fittledean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/iii-mr-bancroft-brings-trouble-into-little-fittledean.md): Mr. Bancroft arrives in Little Fittledean and reacquaints himself with Cleone Charteris, much to Philip Jettan's dismay. Sir Maurice Jettan invites Bancroft to dinner, hoping to provoke Philip into action.
- [IV: The Trouble Comes to a Head](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/iv-the-trouble-comes-to-a-head.md): Philip Jettan's rivalry with Mr. Bancroft intensifies as Bancroft openly courts Cleone Charteris, leading to a duel challenge. Philip's awkwardness and pride clash with Bancroft's polished manners, and Sir Maurice advise
- [V: In Which Philip Finds That His Uncle Is More Sympathetic Than His Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/v-in-which-philip-finds-that-his-uncle-is-more-sympathetic-than-his-father.md): Philip returns home angry and hurt after Cleone rejects him and Bancroft defeats him in a duel. He confronts his father Sir Maurice, who is unsympathetic, and decides to go to London to transform himself into the polishe

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- [VI: The Beginning of the Transformation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/vi-the-beginning-of-the-transformation.md)
- [VII: Mr. Bancroft Comes to Paris and Is Annoyed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/vii-mr-bancroft-comes-to-paris-and-is-annoyed.md)
- [VIII: In Which Philip Delivers Himself of a Rondeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/viii-in-which-philip-delivers-himself-of-a-rondeau.md)
- [Mr. Bancroft Is Enraged](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/ix-mr-bancroft-is-enraged.md)
- [X: In Which a Letter Is Read](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/x-in-which-a-letter-is-read.md)
- [XI: Philip Astonishes His Uncle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xi-philip-astonishes-his-uncle.md)
- [Philip Plays a Dangerous Game](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xii-philip-plays-a-dangerous-game.md)
- [XIV: The Strange Behaviour of Mistress Cleone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xiv-the-strange-behaviour-of-mistress-cleone.md)
- [XV: Lady Malmerstoke on Husbands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xv-lady-malmerstoke-on-husbands.md)
- [XVI: Mistress Cleone Finds There Is No Safety in Numbers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvi-mistress-cleone-finds-there-is-no-safety-in-numbers.md)
- [XVII: Mistress Cleone at Her Wits’ End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvii-mistress-cleone-at-her-wits-end.md)
- [XVIII: Philip Takes Charge of the Situation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xviii-philip-takes-charge-of-the-situation.md)
- [XIX: Philip Justifies His Chin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xix-philip-justifies-his-chin.md)
- [XX: Mademoiselle de Chaucheron Rings Down the Curtain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xx-mademoiselle-de-chaucheron-rings-down-the-curtain.md)

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