Only an Incident

Published in 1883, 'Only an Incident' by Grace Denio Litchfield is a novel set in the fictional village of Joppa, reflecting the social life and customs of 19th-century America. The story follows Phebe Lane, a kind-hearted woman trapped in her aristocratic community, who yearns for a more meaningful existence beyond societal expectations. As she navigates her relationships with the ambitious clergyman Mr. Denham Halloway and the glamorous Geraldine Vernor, the narrative explores themes of personal growth and the constraints of social norms.