Expiation is a novel written by American author Octave Thanet and published in 1901. The book tells the story of a young woman named Judith Wing who is forced to confront the consequences of her actions after she becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a married man. As Judith struggles to come to terms with her mistakes, she must also navigate the complex social dynamics of her small Midwestern town and confront the judgment of her peers.Throughout...