Nicolette: a tale of old Provence

Name: Nicolette: a tale of old Provence
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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A young girl grows up at a crumbling Provençal château belonging to an impoverished noble family, and the narrative traces her passage from playful childhood adventures through coming-of-age tensions to adult reckonings. The story evokes provincial landscape and fading aristocratic splendor while following family disputes over honor, inheritance, and duty; interwoven chapters show domestic scenes, romantic entanglements, and confrontations between generations. Moments of festival and crisis, including dispatches, a turning point, and Christmas Eve, mark shifts in loyalties and identity, culminating in personal reconciliations that reflect memory, local custom, and quiet courage amid decline.

About the Author

Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

Baroness Emmuska Orczy was a Hungarian-born British author and playwright, best known for her creation of the character the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring hero of the French Revolution. Her novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel" introduced readers to a world of adventure and intrigue, blending romance with historical fiction. Orczy's works often feature themes of bravery and loyalty, reflecting her own experiences as a refugee from Hungary. In addition to her famous series, she wrote numerous novels and plays, including "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" and "I Will Repay," showcasing her versatility across genres. Her contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the realm of adventure fiction.

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