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REJECTED! rejected! I crushed the letter spasmodically in my hand as I walked mechanically up and down the length of the dining-room, a rage of anger filling my brain and the blood thundering in my ears. "Rejected! and that not for the first time. Another year and a half's work flung away - simply flung away, and I am no nearer recognition than ever. Incredible it seems that they won't accept that." I stopped under the gasalier and glanced again through the letter I had just received. "DEAR SIR, - With reference to your last MS., we regret to say we

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REJECTED! rejected! I crushed the letter spasmodically in my hand as I walked mechanically up and down the length of the dining-room, a rage of anger filling my brain and the blood thundering in my ears. "Rejected! and that not for the first time. Another year and a half's work flung away - simply flung away, and I am no nearer recognition than ever. Incredible it seems that they won't accept that." I stopped under the gasalier and glanced again through the letter I had just received. "DEAR SIR, - With reference to your last MS., we regret to say we
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Victoria Cross was the pen name of Annie Sophie Cory, a British author born on October 1 1868, in Rawalpindi, British India (now in Pakistan). She was the daughter of Colonel Arthur Cory, a British officer, and Fanny Elizabeth Griffin. Annie Sophie Cory is best known for her controversial and often provocative novels that challenged Victorian norms and explored themes of female sexuality, independence, and social constraints. Some of her notable works include Anna Lombard (1901), Six Women (1906), and Life's Shop Window (1907). These novels were characterized by their exploration of complex romantic and sexual relationships, as well as their critique of the oppressive nature of Victorian society. Victoria Cross's contributions to literature are significant for their early exploration of feminist themes and their challenge to the restrictive norms of her time. She passed away on August 10 1952, leaving behind a legacy of works that continue to be studied and appreciated for their bold and pioneering approach to women's issues and societal critique. She was a prolific writer, producing a significant body of work that includes over 20 novels and numerous short stories. Annie Sophie Cory never married and lived a relatively private life, often avoiding public attention. She spent much of her life traveling, drawing inspiration from her experiences in different cultures and societies, which is reflected in the diverse settings of her novels.