The story revolves around a young woman who becomes infatuated with a mysterious and charismatic stranger she meets at a ball. She becomes obsessed with him, but he remains elusive and distant, sparking a series of events that lead to tragedy. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status in 19th-century England.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1857 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Historical Fiction