The novel explores the lives of a family living on the border between two cultures, struggling to maintain their identity and traditions in the face of encroaching modernity. The story revolves around the mother's efforts to preserve her heritage and pass it down to her children, while also navigating the complexities of her own relationships with her husband and community.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1919 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 3 chapters