The Bostonians

Set in the late 19th century, this novel explores the complexities of feminism and social change through the lives of its characters. The story revolves around Olive Chancellor, a strong-willed suffragist, and her relationship with the charming and naive Verena Tarrant, a young woman torn between her ambitions and the expectations of society. As Olive attempts to mold Verena into a political figure, tensions arise, revealing the intricacies of love, power, and the struggle for women's rights in a rapidly evolving America.