Mrs. Dorriman: A Novel. Volume 1 of 3

"Mrs. Dorriman: A Novel. Volume 1 of 3" by Henry Wayland Chetwynd is a story set in the 1800s that follows Mrs. Dorriman, a woman struggling with challenging circumstances involving her overbearing brother and the prospect of losing her cherished home. She finds herself at a crossroads when her brother demands she sell her house and come live with him; and it ignites inner conflict within her. The first part of the story shows Mrs. Dorriman reflecting on her past – a marriage without love and confusion about money. Longing for independence, she grapples with her duty to her brother and considers defying him, eventually seeking guidance from a local banker as she tries to take charge of her uncertain future.