Audrey : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162767024 : 1162767022 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Audrey"" by Mary Johnston is a novel that tells the story of Audrey, a young woman who is forced to navigate the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations in the early 20th century. Born into a wealthy family, Audrey is expected to marry well and conform to the expectations of her class. However, she is drawn to a young artist named Philip, who is not of her social standing. As Audrey struggles to reconcile her feelings for Philip with her duty to her family, she must also confront the prejudices and limitations placed on women of her time. Set against the backdrop of World War I and the suffrage movement, ""Audrey"" is a powerful exploration of love, freedom, and the courage it takes to break free from societal norms.1902. Johnston, an American novelist, wrote books that combine romance with history. She is chiefly remembered for To Have and to Hold, a story of colonial Virginia, and its success