Lady Athlyne

Lady Athlyne is a romance novel by Bram Stoker, published in 1908. The story follows Joy Ogilvie, the daughter of a Kentucky colonel, who inadvertently impersonates Lady Athlyne, the wife of an Irish nobleman, Lord Athlyne, who is a prisoner of war. Upon his release, Athlyne travels to New York to confront the situation, leading to a passionate love affair complicated by societal expectations and familial opposition. This work showcases Stoker's versatility beyond horror, presenting a unique exploration of love and defiance against Victorian norms.