Come and Find Me

"Come and Find Me" by Elizabeth Robins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a modest family setting, focusing on Nathaniel Mar, who works for the Palmas Valley Bank in California. It captures the challenges of domestic life, with the bustling chaos of a home filled with children and the burdens of financial stress that overshadow Mar's ambitions. The opening of the novel introduces Nathaniel Mar amidst a backdrop of familial duties and interpersonal dynamics as he works through financial crises in his dimly lit dining room. His wife, Mrs. Mar, juggles the chaos of raising their children while dealing with a household that seems perpetually in disrepair. The chapter sets a tone of melancholy and resignation, illustrating Mar's weariness and the struggles he faces while balancing his work and family life, hinting at deeper themes of ambition, unfulfilled dreams, and the impact of domestic responsibilities on personal aspirations.