Marchmont, Arthur W. 1852-1923 creator Murray Smith, D. 1865-1952 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "In the Name of a Woman: A Romance" by Arthur W. Marchmont is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Sofia, Bulgaria, amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and social unrest, following the daring escapades of the protagonist, Gerald Winthrop, as he becomes entangled with a mysterious and attractive woman, Countess Anna Bokara. The narrative explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the tumultuous intersection of personal desire and political duty. The opening of the book introduces a dramatic rescue scene, where Winthrop intervenes to save the Countess from two assailants. This thrilling event sets the stage for their ensuing dialogue, revealing the Countess's strong character and her disdain for weakness in the face of danger. As she tends to her wound and expresses her gratitude, it becomes evident that she is embroiled in dangerous political machinations involving Russia's influence in Bulgaria. Winthrop, while captivated by her strength and beauty, is hesitant to align himself with her cause due to his own secret mission. The tension builds as the narrative hints at their complex relationship, underscoring not only their immediate peril but also the larger stakes at play in a country on the brink of turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-03-03 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1900 Romantic suspense fiction PR United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1900 01029535 https://archive.org/download/innameofwomanrom00marciala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67546 https://archive.org/download/innameofwomanrom00marciala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67546 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134547.0 67546