The Striding-Place is a novel by Gertrude Atherton set in the late 19th century. It follows the story of a young woman, Mary Standish, who is determined to make her own way in the world. She leaves her small town in California and moves to San Francisco, where she finds a job as a governess. Mary quickly discovers that her employer, the wealthy and powerful Mrs. Van Wyck, is not the kind and generous woman she had expected. Mrs. Van Wyck is a cruel and manipulative woman who uses her power to control and manipulate those around her. Mary is determined to stand up to Mrs. Van Wyck and fight for her independence. She finds allies in the form of her employer's son, a young lawyer, and a mysterious stranger who seems to have a connection to her past. As Mary struggles to find her place in the world, she discovers secrets about her past that will change her life forever.
By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1933 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Feminist Literature