Milly: At Love's Extremes; A Romance of the Southland

"Milly: At Love's Extremes; A Romance of the Southland" by Maurice Thompson is a story rooted in the early 1900s, taking place in the scenic South, where it investigates ideas of love and social class through a compelling narrative. The story centers on Edward Moreton, a young English man who traveled to Alabama for business. Once there, he becomes involved with the Southern community, particularly a young woman named Milly White, who begins as a chance encounter and becomes something more as the story progresses. When Edward finds himself in the mountains on a hunting trip, the gorgeous Southern landscape is displayed, and the initial charm of the area is discovered. As a storm appears, Edward finds himself at the White's home, where he meets Milly, her father, and her mother. The family's hospitality, as well as Milly's innocence and budding artistic spirit, intrigues Edward, setting the stage for the challenges he faces as he reflects on his past and the expanding relationship between them.