At Fault

At Fault is a story set in the Post-Reconstruction rural South, following Therese Lafirme, a young widow who manages her Louisiana plantation and struggles with her moral and religious beliefs as she navigates complex romantic and social challenges. Her relationship with divorced businessman David Hosmer becomes complicated by external tensions and personal convictions. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and societal expectations, offering insights into the era’s economic and racial climate.