Tamarisk Town (1920)

Set in the fictional town of Tamarisk, the story delves into the intertwined lives of its residents, highlighting the tensions between wealthy landowners and working-class families. Central to the narrative is Jenny Petherick, a farmer's daughter torn between her love for Dick, a farm worker, and the affections he also harbors for her cousin Mary. As secrets surface and relationships are tested, the novel explores themes of love, class struggles, and the evolving social dynamics of early 20th-century rural England, offering a rich portrait of its time.