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Audrey Craven is a novel written by May Sinclair and originally published in 1906. The story follows the life of Audrey Craven, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is engaged to be married to a man named Hector. Despite her seemingly perfect life, Audrey is plagued by a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction. She begins to question her own identity and her place in society.As Audrey struggles to come to terms with her feelings, she meets a young artist named Aubrey Beardsley. Aubrey is unconventional and free-spirited, and Audrey is drawn to him despite her better judgment. The two begin a passionate affair that threatens to upend Audrey's entire life.As the novel progresses, Audrey must navigate the complex social and emotional landscape of turn-of-the-century England. She faces a range of challenges, from the disapproval of her family and friends to the pressures of societal expectations. Ultimately, Audrey must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of those around her.Audrey Craven is a powerful exploration of identity, desire, and the constraints of society. Sinclair's writing is lyrical and evocative, and the novel is a fascinating portrait of a young woman struggling to find her place in the world.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.