Diana of the Crossways — Volume 2

by George Meredith

"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 2" by George Meredith is a novel published in 1885, based on socialite Caroline Norton's life. The story follows Diana Warwick, a beautiful and intelligent but headstrong woman who becomes entangled in political and social scandal. Her attempts to help her husband through friendship with a Cabinet Minister lead to alienation, while her pursuit of independence through writing draws her deeper into political intrigue, resulting in both personal and public downfall.