Three Weeks

Published in 1907, 'Three Weeks' by Elinor Glyn is a scandalous novel that explores themes of love and jealousy. The story follows Paul Verdayne, who, while on a European tour arranged by his aristocratic parents to avoid a disadvantageous marriage, becomes infatuated with an older woman in Switzerland. This passionate affair leads to a dramatic tale involving love, jealousy, and murder, making it one of Glyn's most notable works. The book's controversial themes contributed to its popularity and adaptation into a film in 1914.