The King, Basil 1859-1928 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The High Heart" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Alexandra Adare, a young Canadian woman navigating social dynamics and familial expectations in American high society. As she works as a nursery governess, her life becomes intertwined with the affluent Brokenshire family, particularly involving her complex feelings towards Hugh Brokenshire, who aspires to marry her despite his father's disapproval. The opening of the novel introduces us to Alexandra's life and circumstances as she becomes acquainted with the Rossiters, a family that showcases the intricate dynamics of class and expectation. She reflects on her past experiences and interactions with Mrs. Rossiter while forming her perceptions about her new role. The stage is set for the conflict as Alexandra encounters various family members and other social figures, notably the imposing J. Howard Brokenshire, Hugh's father, who represents the societal pressures that dictate their paths. Through Alexandra’s perspective, we gain insight into her thoughts on love, duty, and the struggle between personal desires and external expectations, hinting at a central conflict that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-03-03 Produced by Barbara Watson, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Love stories Governesses -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35463 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35463 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133817.0 35463