A Land-Girl's Love Story
1919

A Land-Girl's Love Story, written by Berta Ruck and first published in 1919, follows Joan Matthews, a young woman grappling with heartbreak after her love, Captain Harry Markham, leaves for war without saying goodbye. As she faces despair and uncertainty in her stagnant life, a marriage proposal from a past suitor and a call to join the Women's Land Army compel her to reconsider her future. The novel explores themes of love, personal growth, and the evolving roles of women during World War I, highlighting the impact of war on personal relationships and identity.





