Red Pottage (1899)

Red Pottage is a novel written by Mary Cholmondeley and published in 1899. The story revolves around two women, Rachel West and Hester Gresley, who are childhood friends. Rachel is a successful novelist, while Hester is a wealthy heiress. They both fall in love with the same man, Hugh Scarlett, a handsome and charming young man who is also a struggling artist. The novel explores the themes of love, jealousy, and ambition, as Rachel and Hester compete for Hugh's affection.As the story progresses, Rachel and Hester's friendship is put to the test as they navigate their feelings for Hugh. Rachel is determined to win Hugh's heart, while Hester struggles with her own desires and insecurities. The novel also delves into the societal expectations placed on women during the Victorian era, as both Rachel and Hester must navigate their roles as women in a male-dominated society.Red Pottage is a complex and nuanced exploration of love and relationships, as well as a commentary on the social norms of the time. Cholmondeley's writing is rich and evocative, capturing the emotions and experiences of her characters with depth and sensitivity. The novel remains a classic of Victorian literature, and a must-read for fans of the genre.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.