The Right of Way — Volume 05

"The Right of Way — Volume 05" by Gilbert Parker is a story set in the late 1800s that explores the difficult choices people make when it comes to love and what society expects of them. The story zooms in on Rosalie Evanturel, who is dealing with her father’s sickness and her own feelings. Charley Steele is also front-and-center, and he is troubled by his past love for someone else named Kathleen, which creates problems as his relationship with Rosalie grows. The story starts on a beautiful day, but soon hints at troubles to come, and as Rosalie deals with a proposal from the Seigneur, it becomes clear that she really loves Charley. As Rosalie's father arrives with accusations, the story turns into a complex mix of love, loyalty, and the weight of past actions that shapes the lives of each main character.