Delilah of the Snows

"Delilah of the Snows" by Harold Bindloss is a story set in a time when who you were born to mattered a lot. It centers on Walter Ingleby, a regular guy trying to find his way in a world that's all about class. He's got big dreams and feelings for Grace Coulthurst, who's from a wealthier family. The book kicks off with Walter feeling out of place at a fancy tennis game, but then he meets Grace, and you can see how much he likes her even though they're from different worlds. It's a mix of wanting more, feeling awkward, and figuring out where you belong when society's telling you who you should be.