Ethel May Dell
1881 – 1939
Known by her pen name, Ethel M. Dell, was a British romance writer who penned over 30 popular romance novels and several short stories from 1911 to 1939. She was born into a middle class family in a suburb of London, England; her father was a clerk for the City of London.
Dell began to write stories while still a very young girl, many of which were published in popular magazines.
The Way of an Eagle
Adventure Romance
A young British officer escorts his commander’s daughter to safety during a siege in colonial India, where danger forces love and courage to emerge
The Knave of Diamonds
Edwardian Romance
A mysterious and charming gentleman pursues a proud and reserved woman, challenging her heart and identity amid social gatherings and personal trials
The Rocks of Valpre
Adventure Romance
An officer unjustly imprisoned on Devil’s Island makes a desperate escape to rescue his beloved from a villainous captor
The Bars of Iron
Edwardian Romance
A melodramatic story of emotional and social constraints that challenge the bonds of love and personal freedom
