In the Night is a novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, first published in 1926. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to make her way in the world. She is a poor, uneducated girl from the rural south, and she has been forced to leave her home and move to the city in search of work. Mary finds a job as a maid in a wealthy family's home, and she quickly learns the ways of the city. She meets a variety of people, from the wealthy family she works for to the other servants in the house. She also meets a young man, John, who she falls in love with. However, Mary's life is not easy. She is constantly struggling to make ends meet, and she is often taken advantage of by those around her. She is also haunted by her past, and she must come to terms with the fact that she can never go back home. In the end, Mary finds the strength to make a better life for herself. She learns to stand up for herself and to fight for what she believes in. In the process, she discovers a newfound sense of freedom and independence.
By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Southern Gothic, Realism, Historical Fiction