A Bride of the Plains

by Emmuska Orczy Orczy

"A Bride of the Plains" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy is a historical novel written in 1915. Set in a Hungarian village, the story follows Andor and Elsa, young lovers torn apart when he is conscripted for three years of military service. When Andor disappears without word, Elsa faces an agonizing choice between faithfulness to her beloved and obedience to her mother, who insists she marry the wealthy but sinister Béla. Andor's sudden reappearance on the eve of the wedding sets tragic events into motion.