The novel revolves around the life of a young woman named Anthony Mallory, who belongs to an aristocratic family in Virginia. The story explores her struggles with poverty, love, and identity after her family's downfall. Through Anthony's experiences, the novel portrays the decline of the old aristocracy in the post-Civil War era in the United States.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1898 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary · 35 chapters