The novel follows the story of a young girl, Mary, who lives in a small Kentucky town. Mary is an orphan, and she is taken in by a kindly old couple, the Millers. Mary is a bright and curious girl, and she quickly becomes a part of the Miller family. However, Mary's life is soon disrupted when a strange tree appears in the Miller's backyard. The tree is unlike any other tree in the area, and it seems to have a strange power over the people who come near it. Mary is drawn to the tree, and she begins to have strange dreams and visions. As Mary's connection to the tree grows, she discovers that it is connected to a mysterious past, and that it holds the key to unlocking a secret that could change her life forever. With the help of her new family, Mary must uncover the truth about the tree and its power before it is too late.
By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Southern Gothic, Historical Fiction, Realism