A Bride of the Plains

"A Bride of the Plains" is a novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, first published in 1915. Set in the Hungarian plains during the 19th century, the story revolves around Ilona Némethy, a young woman from a noble family who finds herself betrothed to a wealthy landowner, Count Ferenz Kossuth. Despite initial misgivings, Ilona marries the count and moves to his estate, where she faces challenges adjusting to her new life and the expectations placed upon her as a wife. As she navigates the complexities of marriage and societal norms, Ilona grapples with questions of identity, love, and fulfillment. Through vivid descriptions and rich character development, Orczy paints a compelling portrait of a woman's journey to find her place in a changing world, amidst the backdrop of rural Hungary's landscapes and traditions.