The Camomile: An Invention

'The chamomile, the more it is trodden on, the faster is grows.' Shakespeare, Henry IV part 1

The opening quote of The Camomile provides an insight into the book's title. The narrative highlights the tensions for a woman in the early 20th century between the desire to explore her creativity and the duties expected of her as a prospective wife. Through a series of journal entries, which form an extended letter to her best friend, we follow the protagonist, Ellen, who rents out a room away fr...