Diana Trelawny

"Diana Trelawny" by Mrs. Oliphant is a book set in Victorian England that follows Diana Trelawny, a rich and self-reliant woman who chooses not to marry, even though many people want her to. The story looks at the ideas of what society expects from women, how people should act, and the importance of being able to make your own choices. At the start, we learn that Diana is a strong woman who owns a lot of land and money and is well-regarded in her town. Even though she's respected, Diana would rather stay single so she can be free and take care of her property on her own. We also find out about her past and how she became so important through her family. As Diana lives her life, we see how she interacts with other families nearby and how determined she is to do her job as a landowner, which causes both tricky social situations and personal problems.