The Intrusions of Peggy

"The Intrusions of Peggy" by Anthony Hope is a story set in London, about a young widow named Trix Trevalla, trying to find her place in the world after a tough marriage. She is done with mourning and ready to enter London's lively social scene, but she’s still dealing with her past and figuring out what she wants for her future. Trix starts her journey in her riverside flat, thinking about her hard childhood and difficult marriage, ready for something new. A turning point arrives with Airey Newton, a down-on-his-luck but interesting man who inspires her to take charge of her life, and find ways to thrive. The story then follows her attempts to make a fresh start socially, with hints of love interests and a focus on her finding herself, love, and wanting more from life.