Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “Borderland, a Country-Town Chronical” written by Jessie Fothergill and published in 1890.

Borderland is a Victorian-era novel that explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice. The story follows protagonist Theodora North as she navigates the complexities of relationships, class distinctions, and her own desires, all set against the atmospheric backdrop of rural England.

The author , Jessie Fothergill was a celebrated English novelist, best known for her depictions of strong-willed heroines and vivid landscapes. The novel was praised in its time for its psychological depth and exploration of moral dilemmas, which were relatively progressive for Victorian literature.

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