"The Bostonians" tells the story of the budding feminist movement in late 19th-century America through the lives of its main characters, Olive Chancellor and her cousin Basil Ransom. Olive is a passionate suffragist dedicated to advancing women's rights, while Basil represents traditional values and is intrigued by Olive's beauty and conviction. The novel explores themes of love, gender roles, and societal expectations as Olive attempts to inspire young women to join her cause. Tensions mount as Basil's affections for Olive and his skepticism towards her activism create a complex love triangle that ultimately challenges their beliefs and desires. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 2014 by Trajectory Classics .