The story revolves around the theme of love and sacrifice. The protagonist, a young woman from Lyons, falls deeply in love with a nobleman who is already engaged to another woman. Despite knowing that their love is impossible, they continue to see each other in secret. When the nobleman's fiancée discovers their affair, she vows to take revenge on the young woman. In the end, the protagonist sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of the nobleman and his family, demonstrating her unwavering devotion and selflessness.
By Edward Bulwer-Lytton · First published 1838 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Melodrama · 9 chapters