Ronald Firbank
Arthur Annesley Ronald Firbank was an innovative English novelist. His eight short novels, partly inspired by the London aesthetes of the 1890s, especially Oscar Wilde, consist largely of dialogue, with references to religion, social-climbing, and sexuality.
Odette: A Fairy Tale for Weary People
In a quaint French chateau, a young girl's pursuit of spiritual connection leads her to uncover the harsh realities of the adult world, forever changing her perception of innocence and suffering.
By Ronald Firbank
Sorrow in Sunlight
In a sun-drenched land, two sisters chase dreams of societal elevation, even as the familiar comforts of home tug at their hearts.
By Ronald Firbank
Caprice
Witness a young woman's dreams of stage lights and city life as she navigates societal expectations and small-town existence.
By Ronald Firbank
The Flower Beneath the Foot Being a record of the early life of St. Laura de Nazianzi and the times in which she lived
In a world of royalty, saints, secrets, and societal expectations, a young woman navigates love, intrigue, and the complexities of court life during a time of celebration and subtle unrest.
By Ronald Firbank