Her Lord and Master

"Her Lord and Master" by Martha Morton is a story set in the early 1900s that follows the journey of Mr. Horatio Stillwater, a rich man from Indiana, as he reunites in New York with his family after they return from their winter holiday. The heart of the story examines the bonds and interactions within the Stillwater family, along with Mr. Stillwater's status among important women, exploring ideas of family connections, personal desires, and the changing roles of people in society. The novel opens with his arrival at a hotel in New York and a meeting with a British lord that shows cultural differences and creates humorous drama. The story then focuses on the relationships in the family, particularly the loving but sometimes conflicting dynamic between Mr. Stillwater and his strong-willed daughter, Indiana, as the promise of a sailing trip suggests future challenges and discoveries for the Stillwater family.