Far Above Rubies

Explore the life of Netta Syrett, an influential British author and educator born in 1865. Initially educated at home, she quickly excelled, earning a teaching certificate from Cambridge in just one year. Syrett's writing, notable for its strong female characters, began with her debut novel, "Nobody's Fault," and continued alongside her teaching career until societal pressures forced her to focus solely on literature. She remained active in writing until her retirement in 1939 and passed away in 1943 after a long illness.