The novel revolves around the life of Lady Elizabeth Gwynn, a widow who returns to her family's ancestral home in Virginia after being away for many years. She seeks redemption and forgiveness from her past mistakes, particularly her failed marriage and her treatment of others. Through her journey, she comes to terms with her own morality and the decline of the aristocratic society she was born into.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical