"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 3" by George Meredith is part of a novel published in 1885. Based on the life of socialite Caroline Norton, it follows Diana Warwick, a beautiful and intelligent woman caught in political and social scandal. When her efforts to advance her husband's career through befriending a Cabinet Minister backfire, Diana seeks independence through writing. However, her continued involvement in politics leads to personal betrayal and public disgrace, testing her resolve to live on her own terms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)