Edgewater People is a collection of interrelated short stories that capture the lives of the inhabitants of several small New England villages at the turn of the 20th century. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman paints a vivid portrait of a community grappling with change and the challenges of everyday life. Through these interconnected tales, readers gain insights into the hopes, dreams, and struggles of ordinary people as they navigate the complexities of rural life.