Regiment of Women

Clemence Dane’s Regiment of Women explores the complexities of power dynamics and relationships within the insular world of an all-girls' boarding school. The narrative centers on Clare Hartill a charismatic but manipulative teacher and her influence over both colleagues and students. Her relationship with Alwynne Durand a young impressionable teacher forms the emotional core of the story revealing themes of dependency control and personal growth.Through vivid character portrayals and an evocative setting the novel examines the intersection of authority and vulnerability as well as the impact of emotional entanglements on identity and autonomy. Dane’s work offers a nuanced critique of institutional power structures blending psychological insight with a richly atmospheric narrative.