The Mill on the Floss

Set in the early 1800s, the story revolves around the complex relationship between siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver, who navigate their lives by the river Floss in Lincolnshire. As they transition from childhood to adulthood, Maggie faces the challenges of societal expectations and personal desires, particularly in her romantic entanglements. Her struggle to balance loyalty to her brother with her own passions highlights themes of individuality and social constraints, making it a timeless reflection on the female experience.