Mr. and Mrs. Sên

"Mr. and Mrs. Sên" by Louise Jordan Miln is a story set in the American South, focused on Miss Julia Townsend, the last of a noble family, as she tries to uphold tradition while facing a changing world. The novel begins in Virginia with Julia, a woman of strong character known for her kindness and pride. As the story moves forward, it shows important topics like race differences, class, and who people truly are, through Julia's relationships with others. The story introduces Sên King-lo, a Chinese man accepted into Julia’s community, and Ivy Gilbert, a governess with different ideas about society. Because of these relationships, the reader can easily see the differences in culture and the difficulties of being accepted.