Moth and Rust: Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall

Moth and Rust: Together with Geoffrey's Wife and The Pitfall by Mary Cholmondeley is a collection of early 20th-century stories exploring love, social class, and moral complexity. Through the experiences of Janet Black and others, the narratives reveal how beauty, ambition, and societal expectations shape relationships. Set against traditional English life, the tales examine class tensions, personal desire, and the subtle struggles of fitting into a world defined by wealth and judgment.