Into the Highways and Hedges

"Into the Highways and Hedges" by F. F. Montrésor is a late 19th-century novel that follows Margaret Deane, a young heiress navigating a privileged yet stifling world. Raised by her stern Aunt Russelthorpe, Margaret grapples with social expectations and her own desires, witnessing firsthand the harsh realities of poverty. Her childhood, marked by strong family bonds and early heartbreak following a robbery, sets the stage for her transformation. Encounters with key figures, like her romantic father and the strict Aunt Russelthorpe, shape her understanding of the world. Ultimately, Margaret's meeting with Barnabas Thorpe, a passionate preacher, ignites a profound internal journey as she questions faith and obligation.