The Lost Lady of Lone
1890
The Lost Lady of Lone is a historical novel by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth, first published in 1890. Set in the Highlands of Scotland, it follows the intertwined lives of the young Marquis of Arondelle and Salome Levison, an heiress caught between her noble upbringing and personal desires. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations, familial sacrifice, and the quest for happiness, culminating in a grand wedding that aims to restore the fallen noble family of the Scotts. The story captures the tension between hope and foreboding as characters navigate their complex identities amidst noble intrigue.
