Edith Lyle : $b A novel

"Edith Lyle: A Novel" by Mary Jane Holmes is a 19th-century story about a woman named Edith Lyle, whose life is thrown into turmoil after a terrible accident claims her husband's life and connects her to the wealthy Schuyler family. The book explores how Edith deals with her loss, her mother's aspirations for her, and the complicated relationships that develop with the influential Schuylers. The story begins with the return of the Schuyler family to their family home, which causes a stir in the town. It then recounts a fateful event where Abelard Lyle dies while saving Godfrey Schuyler. The story is told partly through the eyes of Esther, a local teacher, who shows the changing community and the social pressures that Edith faces. Edith's journey becomes a powerful look at love, status, and fighting to find yourself when faced with tragedy.