E. P. Roe / EPRoe
This novel tells the story of a young woman navigating the complexities of love, relationships, and societal expectations in the 19th century. With rich character development and emotional depth, Roe explores themes of personal growth, moral choices, and the pursuit of happiness. The narrative unfolds with heartwarming moments and challenges that highlight the tension between individual desires and social norms of the time.Edward Payson Roe (1838-1888) was an American novelist who served as a chaplain in the Civil War and wrote weekly letters the New York Evangelist, and subsequently lectured on the war and wrote for periodicals. In the 1870s, he began writing very popular novels. Their strong moral and religious purpose, and their being written by a clergyman, did much to break down a Puritan prejudice in America against works of fiction.
