The Pilaster is a novel by Elizabeth Madox Roberts, published in 1925. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is living in a small Kentucky town in the early 1900s. She is a dreamer, and she longs to escape the confines of her small town and explore the world. She meets a mysterious stranger, a man named John, who seems to understand her dreams and encourages her to pursue them. Mary and John become close, and she begins to think of him as a father figure. But when John suddenly disappears, Mary is left alone and confused. She is determined to find him, and her search leads her to a mysterious and dangerous place called the Pilaster. There, she discovers a secret that will change her life forever. The Pilaster is a story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a powerful and moving tale of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.
By Elizabeth Madox Roberts · First published 1922 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Southern Gothic, Realism