Elinor Glyn
1864 – 1943
Elinor Glyn was a British novelist and scriptwriter who’s romantic fiction was considered scandalous for its time. She popularized the concept of the ‘it girl’, and had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, and Gloria Swanson.
She was known to have had affairs with several high-ranking politicians and British aristocrats, the experiences of which were reflected in several of her novels.
The Reflections of Ambrosine
Society Romance
A proud yet penniless young aristocratic reflects on love, family duty, and societal expectations as her life is reshaped by an arranged marriage and unexpected romance
The Damsel and the Sage
Philosophical Fiction
A series of whimsical conversations between an inquisitive young woman and a wise hermit, exploring love, life, and human folly
The Vicissitudes of Evangeline
Coming-of-Age Romance
Evangeline, a fiery red-head who loses her expected inheritance, resolves to become an adventuress and chart her own romantic and social destiny
Beyond the Rocks: A Love Story
Historical Romance
Theodora enters a marriage of convenience, only to discover a passionate love with another man that challenges societal conventions and her own obligations
