The Virgin in Judgment

"The Virgin in Judgment" by Eden Phillpotts is a story about the Bowden family, mainly David and his sister Rhoda, living in the countryside as they deal with love, family duties, and the differences between old customs and what they want for themselves. The story starts on Ringmoor Down, showing the Bowden family's daily routines and the connection between David and Margaret Stanbury. One night, David asks Margaret to marry him in Dennycoombe Wood, which starts a series of events that tests their relationships and dreams against their family’s wishes and what society expects of them.