Madame Claire

Published in 1923, 'Madame Claire' by Susan Ertz follows Lady Gregory, known as Madame Claire, as she adjusts to life at the Kensington Park Hotel at the age of seventy-eight. The novel explores her reflections on family dynamics, particularly her relationships with her son Eric and granddaughter Judy, while addressing themes of love, loss, and societal expectations of aging women in early 20th-century England. This work provides insight into the social customs and challenges faced by older women during this era.