The Moth Decides: A Novel

"The Moth Decides: A Novel" by Edward Alden Jewell is a story set in the early 1900s that follows Louise Needham, a young woman facing a big day as she anticipates reuniting with her fiancé, Lynndal Barry, near Lake Michigan. The story begins with Louise's summer morning reflections at her family's cottage, complicated by the presence of Leslie, a friend also hoping for her affection, while she confronts how her past love with Richard still affects her decisions. The novel explores her evolving understanding of love and commitment as she thinks about her relationships with Leslie and Lynndal, and prepares to travel and meet up with Lynndal. It showcases her growth as she seeks independence, hinting at the struggles with trust and feelings that will shape her journey.