May Sinclair, born Mary Amelia St. Clair on August 24, 1863, in Cheshire, England, was a pivotal figure in the early 20th century literary scene, known not just for her novels but also for her poetry, criticism, and as an active member of the woman's suffrage movement. Sinclair's body of work is notable for its keen psychological insight, a characteristic underscored in arguably her most introspec...