Ailsa Paige: A Novel

"Ailsa Paige: A Novel" by Robert W. Chambers is a story set in a troubled time, filled with family drama and social challenges on the doorstep of war. It mainly follows Philip Ormond Berkley, a young man struggling with his family's unsettling past, especially concerning his mother. He goes looking for answers from Colonel Arran about his family history, uncovering painful truths that make him feel like an outsider. The story also introduces Ailsa Paige, a woman dealing with her own challenges, suggesting a connection with Philip. The novel explores themes of love, devotion, and finding oneself amidst deception, family expectations, and the growing tensions of the Civil War.