A Butterfly on the Wheel is a novel by Guy Thorne, written in the early 20th century, based on a play by E. G. Hemmerde and Francis Neilson. The story follows Mrs. Peggy Admaston, a flirtatious woman entangled in the complexities of an upper-class marriage, as she navigates societal expectations and rumors surrounding her relationships with her husband George and the charming Roderick Collingwood. Set against the backdrop of the luxurious Hôtel des Tuileries in Paris, the narrative delves into themes of love, fidelity, and the pressures that shape personal relationships, ultimately foreshadowing a scandal that could unravel Peggy's life.
