"The Testing of Diana Mallory" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a story set in early 20th-century England and centers on a young woman named Diana Mallory. After years spent living abroad with her father, Diana returns to her homeland and finds herself at Beechcote Manor, a lovely old house. An orphan who is also new to English society, she seeks to discover belonging while dealing with intricate emotions. The beginning of the book paints a vivid picture of Diana's feelings as she soaks in the picturesque English countryside and contemplates her earlier travels. We see her connect with the warmth of local life and begin a relationship with Mrs. Colwood. As Diana forges her path, she comes across a combination of promise and difficulties while retaining her introspective nature and her longing for connection and heritage.
The Testing of Diana Mallory
By Humphry Ward
Returning to England as an orphan, a young woman yearns for a sense of belonging and her own identity amidst the allure of her new home.
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2004-09-14
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About the AuthorMary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She worked to improve education for the poor setting up a Settlement in London and in 1908 she became the founding President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She worked to improve education for the poor setting up a Settlement in London and in 1908 she became the founding President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
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