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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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