Elinor Glyn

The Price Of Things Elinor Glyn

The price of things explores love, desire, and moral conflict against the pressures of a world unsettled by war and social change. The narrative follows a young bride entering marriage with hope yet quickly confronting the emotional complexity of intimacy, loyalty, and personal freedom. As she encounters influential figures who represent temptation, ambition, and shifting values, the story examines how relationships are shaped by power, longing, and uncertainty.

Themes of identity and self discovery emerge as she navigates the contrast between outward respectability and inner yearning. The novel blends romantic tension with psychological insight, portraying the fragile balance between duty and desire in a society facing upheaval. Through moments of seduction, doubt, and reflection, the work reveals how personal choices carry lasting consequences, and how love can become both refuge and trial.

With its focus on emotional struggle and social expectation, the book offers a thoughtful meditation on the cost of passion, the weight of conscience, and the search for meaning amid instability.