The One Before is a novel written by Barry Pain and first published in 1902. The story revolves around a young man named George Haven who falls in love with a woman named Mabel Clare. However, Mabel is already engaged to another man, a wealthy and powerful individual named Sir John Fanshawe. Despite this, George and Mabel continue to see each other in secret, and their love for each other grows stronger. As the story progresses, George becomes increasingly...