"Madame Claire" by Susan Ertz is a narrative set in the early 20th century centered around Lady Gregory (Madame Claire), who at seventy-eight years old, moves to the Kensington Park Hotel and contemplates her life, family, and aging. Reflecting on her past relationships, especially those with her son Eric and granddaughter Judy, the story explores themes of love, loss, and the expectations women face in society. Madame Claire establishes a cozy home full and builds on her relationships, particularly via letters with a past suitor, while wrestling with loneliness. As the story progresses, tensions arise within her family, especially concerning Eric's difficult marriage, raising issues on love, disillusionment, and the search for connections in a changing society.
Madame Claire
By Susan Ertz
An aging woman reflects on her life, love, and family connections as she starts a new chapter in a London hotel, all while family drama threatens the peace she craves.
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About the AuthorSusan Ertz was an Anglo-American writer, known for her "sentimental tales of genteel life in the country." She was born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England to American parents Charles and Mary Ertz. She moved back and forth between both countries during her childhood but chose to live in England when she was 18. She married British Army soldier, Major John Ronald McCrindle in London in 1932.
Susan Ertz was an Anglo-American writer, known for her "sentimental tales of genteel life in the country." She was born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England to American parents Charles and Mary Ertz. She moved back and forth between both countries during her childhood but chose to live in England when she was 18. She married British Army soldier, Major John Ronald McCrindle in London in 1932.
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