"The Green Bough" by E. Temple Thurston is a story set in a quiet Devon village and centers around Mary Throgmorton, a woman bound by duty and societal expectations in the early 1900s. It looks at the themes of love, desire, and the restrictions placed on women, highlighting Mary's internal struggle and her yearning for a more fulfilling existence beyond her home life. Introduced alongside her sisters, the story focuses on Mary's quest for identity and meaning, hinting at a coming transformation as she faces the weight of social conventions and the potential for new love. Through the Throgmorton family, the story begins Mary's journey of self-discovery.
The Green Bough
By E. Temple (Ernest Temple) Thurston
In a time of strict rules, a woman's quiet life is upended as she yearns for freedom and love beyond the confines of her village.
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About the AuthorErnest Charles Temple Thurston was a British poet, playwright and author.
Ernest Charles Temple Thurston was a British poet, playwright and author.
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