Sapphira and the Slave Girl

In this compelling 19th-century tale, Sapphira Dodderidge, a Virginia lady, finds herself ensnared by jealousy after marrying below her social status. Her feelings intensify towards Nancy, a beautiful enslaved woman, leading to a complex exploration of love, power, and jealousy during a tumultuous era. This is one of Willa Cather's later works, offering a rich narrative set against the backdrop of Virginia's societal dynamics.