Elizabeth's Campaign

"Elizabeth's Campaign" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel set during the turmoil of World War I, revealing how the conflict disrupts the lives and relationships of its characters. The story begins with Sir Henry Chicksands, a man driven by duty, preparing to challenge the Squire of Mannering over farming policies crucial to the war effort, setting the stage for clashes between personal desires and societal needs. Characters like Beryl and Miss Bremerton enter the story, introducing themes of love, personal responsibility, and individual expression in a world consumed by war. As the story builds, the reader witnesses disagreements between faithfulness and defiance across social and political divides, offering a thoughtful examination of morals when everything is at stake.