Mrs. Darrell

"Mrs. Darrell" by Foxcroft Davis is a story set in early 20th-century Washington, D.C., where the lives of British officers, Captain Reginald Darrell and Captain Hugh Pelham, intertwine with American society and a charming young woman. Elizabeth Brandon, the daughter of a former Confederate general, becomes the center of their attention at a charity ball, where her beauty and poise captivate both men. The novel chronicles the evolving relationships among Darrell, Pelham, and Elizabeth, highlighting themes of love, societal expectations, and personal growth against a backdrop of cultural differences and romantic tension, as Elizabeth navigates the expectations of tradition and the growing affections of the two officers, all while finding her place in a diverse and changing world.