The Parson's Daughter of Oxney Colne

"The Parson's Daughter of Oxney Colne" by Anthony Trollope is a story set in the Victorian era that deals with class differences, love, and doing what’s right. The story follows Patience Woolsworthy, a parson's daughter living a quiet life with her father and friend, Miss Le Smyrger, until Captain John Broughton arrives. Patience starts to have feelings for the Captain but worries that they come from different worlds. With feelings swirling, she agrees to marry him but then calls it off because she realizes being true to herself is more important than what society expects. The book ends with Patience happy to be part of her community, which highlights the challenges of love and knowing yourself.