In Maryland is a novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, first published in 1925. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her family’s expectations and her own desires. She is also struggling to find her identity in a world that is rapidly changing. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy Maryland family. She is expected to marry a man of her parents’ choosing, but she is determined to make her own decisions. She meets a young man, John, who is from a different social class and they fall in love. Mary’s family disapproves of the relationship and she is forced to choose between her family and her love. The novel follows Mary as she navigates the changing world around her. She is faced with difficult decisions and must learn to stand up for herself and her beliefs. In the end, she finds her own path and discovers her true identity.
By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Regional Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction