The novel revolves around the life of a woman who marries into a wealthy family and struggles to adapt to their social status. She navigates complex relationships with her husband's relatives, particularly his sister, while trying to maintain her own identity and sense of self-worth. As she becomes increasingly entrenched in the family dynamics, she begins to question her own values and morals, leading to a crisis of conscience that threatens to upend her entire life. Throughout the novel, themes of class, social status, and personal identity are explored through the protagonist's experiences.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary