The novel revolves around the theme of socialism and its impact on personal relationships. The story follows a young woman who becomes involved with a socialist group and eventually falls in love with one of its leaders. As she delves deeper into the movement, she begins to question her own values and morals, leading to an internal conflict between her loyalty to the cause and her growing feelings for the leader.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1899 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual