Wastralls: A Novel
1918
Wastralls: A Novel, published in 1918, is a work of fiction set in Cornwall, England, focusing on Sabina Rosevear, who inherits her family's farm after her father's death. The narrative explores her struggle for autonomy in a male-dominated society, particularly in the context of her recent marriage to Leadville Byron, who grapples with his feelings about her disability. The novel addresses themes of gender roles, family dynamics, and the challenges of farm life, all against the backdrop of the rugged Cornish landscape.
