Dive into this bittersweet tragicomedy that unfolds around an unconventional love triangle featuring Basil Ransom, a staunch political conservative from Mississippi; his cousin Olive Chancellor, a passionate Boston feminist; and Verena Tarrant, a captivating young woman caught in Olives feminist aspirations. As Ransom and Olive vie for Verenas loyalty and affection, the narrative richly explores a tapestry of political activists, journalists, and eccentric characters that populate their world.