Alexander's Bridge

Willa Cather's debut novel, 'Alexander's Bridge', follows Bartley Alexander, a renowned bridge builder, who finds himself torn between his marriage to Winifred and the allure of his former lover, Hilda Burgoyne. As their forbidden affair unfolds, Bartley's sense of integrity is tested, leading him down a treacherous path of self-discovery. With bridges both literal and metaphorical collapsing, the characters navigate a web of love, regret, and the haunting consequences of their choices.