Series Editors' Preface.

The Cormarë Series is a collection of articles and papers that explore various aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and work. The series editors express their hope that the research on Edith Bratt will inspire further investigation into the biographies of other overlooked women, such as Mabel Tolkien and Jane Suffield. The articles in this volume, written by Nancy Bunting and sometimes co-written with Seamus Hamill-Keays, have been revised and expanded for re-publication. The editors also acknowledge the contributions of peer reviewers, layout designers, proofreaders, and the authors themselves. The series aims to inspire further research into the complex relationship between Tolkien's life and his literary works. [Extracted from the article]