<p>In "The Rising Tide," Margaret Wade Campbell Deland explores the intricate interplay of social mores and human emotion within a tightly woven narrative set in a New England seaside community. The novel is characterized by Deland's signature realism and deft characterization, employing vivid imagery and poignant dialogue to illuminate the struggles of her characters as they grapple with love, ambition, and the expectations of society. Set again...