The Old Bridge by William J. Locke is a novel set in the early 20th century in a small French village. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Delomels and the Leplasts, who have been feuding for generations. The Old Bridge, which connects the two sides of the village, is a symbol of their animosity. The novel opens with the arrival of a young Englishman, Stephen Orr, who is sent to the village to paint a portrait of the beautiful...