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Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
1865
1947
Orczy, Baroness Emmuska
Barstow, Montagu, Mrs.
The Heart of a Woman
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"The Heart of a Woman" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Louisa Harris, a seemingly ordinary young woman who, amidst her humdrum life of luxury and conventions, finds herself entangled in a web of romance, societal expectations, and unexpected drama stemming from a mysterious letter professing love. As Louisa navigates her feelings and the emergence of a potential heir to her fiancé's family title, the narrative explores themes of love, duty, and societal norms. At the start of the novel, Louisa is introduced in a hotel room, reflecting on her life and the sudden arrival of a love letter from Luke de Mountford that fills her with emotion and excitement. Despite her initial reluctance to embrace romance, she feels the pangs of love strongly. As she steps into the streets of Brussels, she witnesses a shocking murder, which adds an element of suspense and intrigue to her otherwise predictable existence. This incident sets the stage for interactions with various characters and events that will challenge Louisa’s perspective on love, life, and the roles society imposes on individuals. The opening thus skillfully juxtaposes her commonplace life with the extraordinary circumstances unfolding around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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