The Co-Citizens

The Co-Citizens, written by Corra Harris in the early 20th century, is set in the fictional Southern town of Jordantown and follows the life of Sarah Hayden Mosely, a widow whose unexpected legacy challenges societal norms after her death. The novel explores themes of gender roles and the suffrage movement, highlighting the impact of Mosely's will on the women of the town as they seek empowerment in a male-dominated society. Harris, a notable early female war correspondent, uses this narrative to reflect on the changing dynamics of community life during a pivotal era in American history.