Master of the Vineyard

"Master of the Vineyard" by Myrtle Reed is a story set at the start of the 1900s. It tells the story of Rosemary, a young woman as reflects on her life while trying to manage family expectations and dreams that never happened. It talks about love, responsibility, and wanting something more, all happening on a vineyard, which shows how she feels stuck but also connected to her family. At the beginning of the story, Rosemary goes to the Hill of the Muses where she can get away from her everyday life. From there, she looks out over the valley, the river, and the Marsh family's vineyards, thinking about how hard her thirty years have been and how she feels disconnected. The story also introduces Alden Marsh, who feels trapped by his role in the vineyard. The story explores the growing emotional connection between them. Their relationship shows how they both yearn for freedom but are held back by feelings of love and sacrifice.