Mary Cholmondeley
Mary Cholmondeley was an English novelist. Her bestseller Red Pottage satirised religious hypocrisy and the narrowness of country life. It was adapted as a silent film in 1918.
A Devotee: An Episode in the Life of a Butterfly
Torn between longing and societal constraints, a young heiress risks everything to declare her love for an older man, only to face the harsh realities of their vastly different worlds.
By Mary Cholmondeley
The Romance of His Life, and Other Romances
In a world of academia and romantic mishaps, a pompous professor unwittingly orchestrates a whirlwind of love, deception, and comical entanglements among those surrounding him.
By Mary Cholmondeley
Diana Tempest, Volume I
A father and son journey home to face a dying relative, forcing them to confront a past of broken relationships, marital discord, and the haunting specter of love's consequences.
By Mary Cholmondeley
Moth and Rust; Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall
In a world defined by class, a beautiful woman navigates love and societal expectations, challenging perceptions of worth.
By Mary Cholmondeley
Red Pottage
In a world of high society, a forbidden romance turns into a cage, sparking a desperate quest for freedom and a new beginning.
By Mary Cholmondeley
Diana Tempest, Volume III
In a world of societal expectations, a man's aspirations and affections collide, leading to a tumultuous journey marked by conflict and emotional turmoil.
By Mary Cholmondeley
Diana Tempest, Volume II
In the sweltering heat of British high society, a young woman navigates restrictive societal expectations as she struggles to reconcile her dreams of love and financial freedom.
By Mary Cholmondeley
The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy
In a time of societal constraints, a compassionate artist confronts her own prejudices when she shelters a desperate woman fleeing the shadows of a troubled past.
By Mary Cholmondeley
Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron
Amidst the landscapes of Italy, a duchess must confront the complexities of a stifling marriage, rekindled affections for a forbidden love, and the severe tests of loyalty that result.
By Mary Cholmondeley
The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers
A soldier returns from India with precious gems, only to be caught in a web of family secrets, murder, and hidden legacies.
By Mary Cholmondeley
Notwithstanding
Betrayed and on the verge of despair, a young woman makes a hasty decision that throws her into a turbulent journey of self-discovery and unexpected responsibility.
By Mary Cholmondeley