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"The Life and Death of Harriett Frean" is a novel written by May Sinclair in 1922. The story revolves around Harriett, a woman who is so afraid of life that she avoids living it. Raised to be the ideal Victorian woman, Harriett takes pride in her self-sacrifice, believing it to be the highest form of love. However, when she falls in love with her best friend's fiance, she is forced to question her beliefs. Choosing not to follow her heart, Harriett spends the rest of her life trying to convince herself that she made the right decision. The novel has been described as a "small, perfect gem of a book" by author Jonathan Coe. It is the only May Sinclair novel currently in print and has been republished multiple times. Additionally, it was adapted into a BBC television show in 1986.