The Obstacle Race

Ethel M. Dell, an English novelist of the early twentieth century, was born on August 2, 1881, and is best recognized for her popular romantic fiction. Dell's writing catered to the tastes of a vast audience eager for sentimental and exotic tales. Her first novel, 'The Way of an Eagle,' published in 1912, swiftly became a bestseller, establishing her as a beloved figure among readers desiring esca...