One Braver Thing is a novel written by Richard Dehan and published in 1910. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary O'Neill. Mary is a talented singer who dreams of becoming a successful opera singer. However, her dreams are shattered when she falls in love with a man named Jack Barlow. Jack is a struggling artist who cannot provide for Mary, and she is forced to give up her dreams and marry a wealthy man...