"At the Mercy of Tiberius" by Augusta J. Evans Wilson is a story about a young woman's journey through difficult choices, where family duty clashes with personal pride. Beryl Brentano finds herself in a tough spot when her mother becomes very sick, and she must ask her estranged, powerful grandfather, General Darrington, for help. Beryl is hesitant because she doesn't want to lower herself, but she’s determined to do what's needed to help her mother. The story shows Beryl's strength and determination as she faces her fears and prepares to confront her grandfather showcasing a mix of obligation, identity, and family history as Beryl starts on her difficult mission, setting her personal battles in the larger world of societal expectations and family connections.
At the Mercy of Tiberius
By Augusta J. (Augusta Jane) Evans
A determined woman must swallow her pride and confront a powerful relative to save her ailing mother, setting the stage for a dramatic clash of wills and family secrets.
Summary
About the AuthorAugusta Jane Wilson, was an American author of Southern literature and a supporter of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Her books were banned by the American Library Association in 1881. She was the first woman to earn US$100,000 through her writing.
Augusta Jane Wilson, was an American author of Southern literature and a supporter of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Her books were banned by the American Library Association in 1881. She was the first woman to earn US$100,000 through her writing.
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