Ethel M Dell Books

Ethel M. Dell was a prolific British author whose early 20th-century novels explored passionate relationships and romance set against the exotic backdrops of colonial India and other British possessions. Her style was characterized by strong female protagonists, dominant male leads, and a blend of intense emotion often punctuated by surprisingly graphic violence and interspersed with religious sentiments. Despite critical disdain, Dell achieved immense reader popularity through her storytelling prowess and ability to capture the thrill of passion. Though intensely private and shy, Dell became one of the best-selling authors of her era, with her works celebrated for their compelling, often daring, themes.