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Elinor Glyn 17 October 1864 - 23 September 1943) was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction that was considered scandalous for its time. She popularized the concept of It. Although her works are relatively tame by modern standards, she had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and perhaps on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow in particular.Elinor Sutherland was born on 17 October 1864 in Saint Helier, Jersey, in the Channel Islands. She was the younger daughter of Douglas Sutherland (1838-1865), a civil engineer of Scottish descent, and his wife Elinor Saunders (1841-1937), of an Anglo-French family that had settled in Canada. Her father was said to be related to the Lords Duffus

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Your Affectionate Godmother By Elinor Glyn

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Elinor Glyn was a controversial British novelist in the early 20th century. Her romances were considered scandalous for the time period, but they remain popular today.

"The Career of Katherine Bush" from Elinor Glyn. British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction which was considered scandalous for its time (1864-1943).

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He was a fine old man with a splendid presence, his gray hair was longer than is usual and a silvery beard flowed over his chest. Halcyone at once likened him to Cheiron in the picture of him in her volume of Kingsley's "Heroes." They stared at one another and the old man rose and came to the window. Halcyone did not move. "Who are you, little girl?" he said. "And what do you want?" "I want to know who you are, and why you have come here?" she answered fearlessly. "I am Halcyone, you know." The old man smiled. "That ought to tell me everything," he said, gravely, "but unfortunately it does not!

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A quarrel between Elizabeth and her Lord "Harry" sends him to Africa to shoot big game and her to the States. In a series of letters to her mother she gives with sprightly abandon her impressions of things American from New York to San Francisco. A reconciliation is happily effected upon the last page.

The beautiful young Theodora Fitzgerald belongs to a family of noble lineage whose fortunes have waned and who have lived in near poverty for most of her life. The book begins with her arranged marriage to Josiah Brown, a nouveau-riche Australian in his fifties. The marriage was contracted for convenience: Josiah simply wants a pretty and aristocratic wife to improve his standing in society, and the Fitzgerald family are in need of Brown's financial resources. Theodora only agrees to the marriage for the sake of her father and sisters.

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The Visits of Elizabeth is a novel written by Elinor Glyn. The story revolves around the life of Elizabeth, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in England and move to Paris with her mother. Elizabeth is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to make a name for herself in Parisian society. However, she soon realizes that the social scene in Paris is not as glamorous as she had imagined.As Elizabeth navigates her way through the Parisian social scene, she meets a number of interesting characters, including the dashing Count de Vannes. Despite her initial attraction to him, Elizabeth soon discovers that the Count is not all that he seems. She also meets the handsome and charming Lord Henry, who is equally smitten with her.As Elizabeth continues to make her way in Parisian society, she must navigate the complicated relationships between the people she meets. She must also come to terms with her own feelings and desires, which are often at odds with the expectations of society.The Visits of Elizabeth is a captivating novel that explores the complexities of love, desire, and social expectations in early 20th century Paris. Elinor Glyn's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.They asked also about England, and was it really true that when we went to a ball we stayed with our danseurs till the next dance? I said I had not been to a ball yet, but had always heard that is what one did. One of the friends is quite nice-looking, but with such dirty nails. It appears you don't wash much till you are married, it is not considered bien vu, in fact rather lance, and you can't have fine under-clothes, it has all got to be as unattractive as possible, and that shows you are as good as gold and will make a nice wife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Love Itself is a novel written by Elinor Glyn and published in 1912. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Lady Ursula Glynde and Lady Gwendoline, who are both in search of true love. Lady Ursula is a beautiful and wealthy woman who falls in love with a man named Lord Harry Norland. However, she soon discovers that he is already engaged to another woman. Meanwhile, Lady Gwendoline is also searching for love and finds it in the form of a mysterious man named Prince Adalbert. However, their relationship is threatened by the prince's dark past. As the sisters navigate their love lives, they must also contend with societal expectations and the pressures of their privileged upbringing. Love Itself is a captivating tale of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Elinor Glyn 17 October 1864 - 23 September 1943) was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction that was considered scandalous for its time. She popularized the concept of It. Although her works are relatively tame by modern standards, she had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and perhaps on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow in particular.Elinor Sutherland was born on 17 October 1864 in Saint Helier, Jersey, in the Channel Islands. She was the younger daughter of Douglas Sutherland (1838-1865)

Elinor Glyn 17 October 1864 - 23 September 1943) was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction that was considered scandalous for its time. Three Weeks is a 1907 erotic romance novel by Elinor Glyn. Paul Verdayne, wealthy English nobleman in his early twenties is caught embracing the parson's daughter. His parents decide to send him away to France and then Switzerland. In Switzerland, he sees a woman referred to only as "the Lady". The Lady is older, in her thirties. After several days of exchanging lustful glances, they actually meet. She invites him to her apartment where they share a sexual relationship for three weeks. Eventually, Paul learns that the Lady is actually the queen of a Russian dependency and that her husband, the king, is abusive towards her. She disappears after the titular three weeks and Paul is upset and returns to England. Paul later finds out that the Lady has given birth to their son. With his father's assistance, he finds out the Lady's identity; however, before they can meet again, she is murdered by her husband. Paul is upset and spends the next five years wandering around from country to country until he decides to make preparations to meet his son.

Elinor Glyn 17 October 1864 - 23 September 1943) was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction that was considered scandalous for its time. She popularized the concept of It. Although her works are relatively tame by modern standards, she had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and perhaps on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow in particular.Elinor Sutherland was born on 17 October 1864 in Saint Helier, Jersey, in the Channel Islands. She was the younger daughter of Douglas Sutherland (1838-1865)

Elinor Glyn 17 October 1864 - 23 September 1943) was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction that was considered scandalous for its time. She popularized the concept of It. Although her works are relatively tame by modern standards, she had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and perhaps on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow in particular.Elinor Sutherland was born on 17 October 1864 in Saint Helier, Jersey, in the Channel Islands. She was the younger daughter of Douglas Sutherland (1838-1865)

Michael Arranstoun is pursued by a gold-digging woman named Mrs. Hatfield. Her husband is on his deathbed, she wrote in a letter, and soon he will be gone and the two of them can be married when he finally does leave this mortal coil. Michael, of course, wants no such thing. She finds her objectionable to say the least and cold-hearted as well. Her husband is not yet dead and she already plots to marry someone else. She is very conniving and Michael fears what she will do in order to entrap him. Sabine Delburg is supposed to marry Mr. Greenback, a horrid man. Needless to say, she does not wish to do this. While on tour in the castle that Michael owns, she escapes through a door and by amusing circumstances, she comes face to face with Michael himself. But instead of turning her away at once, he begins conversing with her and discovers that her fate is similar to his own. And before Sabine can finish the delicious chocolate cake brought in by the servants, Michael has already formulated a plan. They shall marry each other! A strict marriage of convenience that would solve both their problems. But is this solution more trouble than it's worth?