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100 1 _aBallou, Maturin M.
_q(Maturin Murray),
_d1820-1895
245 1 4 _aThe Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low Latitudes.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aCharles Aldarondo
520 _a"The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low…" by Lieutenant Murray is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds primarily in the beautiful and tumultuous setting of Cuba, where social hierarchy and romantic entanglements collide. The story centers around Senorita Isabella Gonzales, a captivating and flirtatious young woman, and her interactions with Lieutenant Lorenzo Bezan, a humble soldier who saves her brother's life, thus igniting a complex web of emotions fueled by love, pride, and societal expectations. At the start of the story, the setting transitions from the vibrant twilight of Havana to a dramatic scene where young Ruez Gonzales accidentally falls into the water. The brave Lieutenant Bezan dives in to save him, showcasing his courage and kind spirit, attributes that draw Isabella's attention. As the characters are introduced, the dynamics of their relationships begin to unfold, hinting at Isabella's coquetry and Bezan's unrequited love for her. The opening chapters establish the foundation of a love story interspersed with themes of social class and devotion, drawing readers into the lives of these richly developed characters as they navigate their personal fortunes against the backdrop of shifting power and romance in 19th-century Cuba. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCuba -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4957
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