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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 Price of Things is a thought-provoking novel written by Elinor Glyn. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman named Sylvia who is living in London and trying to make her way in the world. Sylvia is beautiful, charming, and ambitious, but she is also naive... Read Full Overview

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

The Price of Things is a thought-provoking novel written by Elinor Glyn. The story revolves around a young woman named Dione who is incredibly beautiful and has been raised in a wealthy family. She is used to getting everything she wants, but when she falls in love with a man... Read Full Overview

This early work by Elinor Glyn was originally published in 1919 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Price of Things' is a novel about a young wife and her experiences as a newly-wed Elinor Glyn was born on 17th October 1864 in Saint Helier,... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Price of Things by Elinor Glyn

Reproduction of the original: The Price of Things by Elinor Glyn

They both tried to talk of ordinary things for the few moments before that meal was announced, and then some kind of devilment seemed to come into Amaryllis--nothing could have been more seductive or alluring than her manner, while keeping to strict convention. The bright pink... Read Full Overview

Elinor Glyn (1864-1943), born Elinor Sutherland, was an English novelist and scriptwriter who pioneered massmarket women's erotic fiction. She coined the use of It as a euphemism for sexuality, or sex appeal. Elinor was schooled by her grandmother (a minor French aristocrat)... Read Full Overview

The Price of Things, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern... Read Full Overview