Was It Right to Forgive? a Domestic Romance

Was It Right to Forgive? is a late 19th-century novel by Amelia E. Barr that follows Peter Van Hoosen, a stone builder, and his daughter Adriana. The story delves into their close relationship as Adriana pursues higher education and navigates her feelings for Harry Filmer, a member of a wealthy family. The narrative explores themes of family responsibilities, class tensions, and the emotional complexities of forgiveness and societal expectations.