"The Crimson Tide: A Novel" by Robert W. Chambers

Robert William Chambers was an American artist and fiction writer, best known for his book of short stories. In this book, he takes readers to an America in the first few years of the 20th century. At a time full of change, the expectations of the men and women of high society are in flux. Starting with the introduction of the woman's battalion and following characters through love, and adventures navigating the status quo, this book remains a fascinating book to this day.