The novel revolves around the life of a young woman named Angela Cairn, who is torn between her love for two men: the wealthy and conventional Malcolm Scott, and the poor but passionate and artistic Anthony Mallard. As she navigates this emotional turmoil, Angela must confront the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman in the early 20th century American South.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1924 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Southern Literature