Westover of Wanalah: A story of love and life in Old Virginia

"Westover of Wanalah: A Story of Love and Life in Old Virginia" by George Cary Eggleston is a historical tale that tells the story of Boyd Westover, who is a young plantation owner in Virginia during the late 1850s. The novel explores Boyd's struggle to balance his newfound duties, serious debts, and complicated relationships. It's a story about confronting societal expectations as he tries to handle the changing world. The story starts with Boyd dealing with his father's death and having to manage the family's plantation. While he rides through the land with his dogs, he saves Margaret Conway from a charging bull, which starts a romance between them. However, Boyd is very worried about the plantation's money problems. All this sets up Boyd's challenges as he tries to handle his responsibilities, his growing love for Margaret, and the traditional ways of Southern society.