The Transgression of Andrew Vane: A Novel

"The Transgression of Andrew Vane" by Guy Wetmore Carryl is a story set in the early 1900s that looks into the problems of love, sadness, and how people relate to each other. It mainly follows Andrew Vane, a young man trying to find his way in the world while dealing with love, expectations from society, and the problems his family has faced. Helen Sterling, Andrew's mother, is unhappy in her marriage to John Vane, and her life is full of disappointment, especially because of her husband's problems with failure and alcohol. A chance meeting with someone new suggests she might find companionship and change. Andrew is in Paris, trying to find a new path. The narrative is filled with a sad tone but also has hints of hope, showing both Andrew and Helen at important turning points in their lives.