An Encore

An Encore, published in 1907 by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland, is a novel that explores love and societal expectations through the lives of Captain Alfred Price and Letty Morris. After a thwarted romance in their youth, the two are reunited in their later years, reflecting on their past and facing the scrutiny of their children. The narrative contrasts youthful passion with the wisdom of age, ultimately showcasing how love can be rekindled despite the passage of time and changing circumstances, prompting Alfred and Letty to pursue happiness together once more.