'Third Violet' Summary

Billie Hawker, a bohemian artist, falls for Grace Fanhall, an upper-class woman. Their romance is complicated by their contrasting backgrounds and temperaments. Billie's unconventional ways and 'ridiculousness' often leave Grace flummoxed, but as they spend more time together, she begins to see beyond his eccentricities. Through their courtship, Crane delves into the social and cultural divides that exist between men and women, rural and urban, and bourgeois and bohemian lifestyles. 'Third Violet' is a charming and insightful exploration of love, class, and societal expectations.