The novel revolves around a young woman who returns to her family's estate after being away for several years. She becomes involved with a group of people who are part of an intellectual circle and begins to question the societal norms she was raised with. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and social class as the protagonist navigates her relationships with these individuals.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Drama