The Counterplot

The Counterplot, published in 1924, is the second novel by Hope Mirrlees. Set in post-World War I England, it follows Teresa Lane, a 28-year-old woman who examines her family life as material for artistic expression. Through her relationships with her Spanish mother and younger sister, Teresa creates a play titled The Key, which is presented in the style of Spanish autos sacramentales. This novel is notable for its exploration of the literary temperament and its unique blend of family dynamics and theatrical creation.