The Dark Flower

"The Dark Flower" by John Galsworthy is a story from the late 1800s that explores tricky feelings like love and longing within the strict rules of society. The story follows Mark Lennan, a thoughtful young student, as he finds himself drawn into a complicated relationship with Anna Stormer, a woman who is married. From the very first time they meet, there is a strong, unspoken attraction between them, with Anna dealing with feelings of missing her past. As their connection grows, the story looks at the push and pull between young love and the need to do what is proper, showing the difficulties of desire and its risks.