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Notwithstanding

Author
Mary Cholmondeley
Read by
Finian Silverwood
Language
English
Length
8 hours 14 minutes
ISBN
9781836102533
Published
12 March 2026
Imprint
Fractal Press
  • Psychological drama
  • Despair
  • Betrayal
  • Personal growth
  • Romance
  • Resilience
  • Paris
  • Fontainebleau
  • Edwardian fiction
  • Emotional turmoil

Description

Annette stands on Pont Neuf, contemplating suicide after lover's betrayal. Despair overwhelms her until she meets Dick Le Geyt, Englishman. They flee to Fontainebleau for solace. However, Dick falls ill, forcing Annette to confront her decisions. Amidst chaos, she discovers her resilience. Exploring love, hope, and turmoil, the story follows her journey from fragmentation to strength. Poignant tale of recovery navigating uncertainty new bonds.

Author

Mary Cholmondeley (1859–1925) was English novelist of psychological depth. Born aristocratic, she explored Victorian women's constraints. Her breakthrough, "Red Pottage," depicted repression and greed. She portrayed claustrophobic domestic settings, blending mystery with realism. Unmarried, she channelled observation into fiction. Her work influenced feminist literature.

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