May Sinclair

Raised in a restrictive and oppressive household, Harriet Frean is used to sacrificing her own happiness and comfort for the sake of others, in fact, she's proud of it. Taught that women were to be submissive, pious, kind, and quiet, Harriet molds herself into the perfect Victorian woman. Though she struggles with the crushing expectations of Victorian gender roles, Harriet finds comfort in her close relationship with Prissy, her best friend. As the...

This study of the Bronte sisters, published in 1912, showcases Sinclair's sometimes acerbic critical acumen. As the author herself notes, "because all the best things about the Brontes have been said already, I have had to fall back on the humble day-labour of clearing away some of the rubbish that has gathered around them."

"The Three Brontës" is an 1912 treatise on the Brontë sisters by Mary St. Clair. Within this volume Sinclair explores their lives, characters, and works in great detail, offering the reader a fascinating and informative glimpse into their unique world. The Brontës were a famous literary family during the nineteenth century synonymous with the West Riding area of Yorkshire, England. The sisters, Charlotte (1816–1855), Emily (1818–1848), and...

In the enigmatic realm of The Creators, May Sinclair weaves a captivating tale of artistic obsession and the relentless pursuit of perfection. As a group of aspiring writers gather at a secluded retreat, their dreams of literary greatness collide with the harsh realities of their craft. Amidst the idyllic surroundings, secrets unravel, rivalries ignite, and the boundaries between art and life blur. Driven by an insatiable hunger for recognition, they...