The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields

"The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields" by Ellen Glasgow is a story set in the South after the Civil War. It shows how people's identities and society itself change. The main character, Christopher Blake, is set on his family's land, trying to make a living while dealing with a complicated past and community. We see connections and problems with other people who live nearby, like Bill Fletcher, who used to oversee the land. New characters, like Carraway the lawyer, and family arguments show there will be conflict, wanting more, and a look at the heavy history that will shape the story.