Madelon: A Novel

"Madelon: A Novel" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a story set in a quiet village cloaked in winter snow, where the drama of human relationships plays out. It centers on Madelon Hautville, a young woman whose life is tangled in affections for Burr Gordon, amidst interest from Lot, and complicated further by Burr's ties to Dorothy Fair. The novel examines ideas of love, disloyalty, and what society demands, suggesting future hardships for the main characters. The narrative begins with Burr Gordon being attracted to the enchanting music of Madelon and her family. Challenges arise as Lot voices interest in Madelon. This complicates Burr's feelings for Dorothy Fair. Madelon's expressive musical performances display her internal conflicts. The start foreshadows a story filled with missed chances, unachieved goals, and the difficult experiences of characters set against a rugged, winter environment.