This is an influential early feminist work set during WWI in upper-class Anglo-Montreal and New York City society. The novel delves into Ruth Courtney's life, a protagonist whose happiness is constantly thwarted by men's destructive behavior. The book skillfully examines misogyny, class, religion, and prejudice. Drawing from his wartime experiences, Charles Yale Harrison presents a poignant exploration of a woman's soul with evocative storytelling. A percentage of book sales also supports Canadian cultural organizations.
