Jane Oglander

"Jane Oglander" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a story set in Britain during the early 1900s, where a young woman named Jane Oglander must find her place in a changing world after experiencing loss; the reader meets Jane as she walks across Westminster Bridge, catching the eye of Henry Ryecroft, who sees in her an unusual grace born from the tragedies she has faced. As Henry follows Jane, his reflections reveal both her captivating spirit and his own desire for connection, hinting at how their lives will soon become entwined as they navigate the complexities of love and personal identity within the rigid social norms of their time.