The story revolves around a young woman who lives with her father on an island off the coast of New England. She is struggling to find her place in the world and feels trapped by her circumstances. The arrival of a stranger sets off a chain of events that forces her to confront her feelings about herself, her family, and her future.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1909 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 16 chapters