![]() ![]() Given the nature of the plot, the crux of the novel, of course, is the romantic element among Selah and her suitors. From the elegant naturalistic structure of Arbor Hall to the ruggedness of Asgard, Bright’s world is one to relish in. And it’s those contradictions in her character that really propel the story throughout Selah’s voyage.Īs she sailed to and fro each distant land, and Bright introduced another piece to the world she concocted, I couldn’t help but be drawn to the imagination imbued to some of these places, struck by a hearty dose of wanderlust. ![]() ![]() Yet, at the same time, she has an enduring need to chart her own course and live not according to duty, but to choice. While a rather pragmatic character, her naivety, strong sense of duty, and desperation to return to Potomac compel her to do whatever it takes, even if it means her own unhappiness. The nature of the quest, coupled with her father’s deteriorating health, deposits a layer of urgency-an element that heavily influences Selah’s character. ![]()
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