A Bride of the Plains

A Bride of the Plains is a moving tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice set in Baroness Orczy's beloved Hungary. The story follows Elsa, a peasant girl promised in marriage against her will, who dreams of true love and freedom. Bound by family duty and village tradition, she finds herself torn between obedience and the call of her heart. Against the vivid backdrop of Hungarian customs, rustic life, and political tension, Elsa's struggle becomes a timeless story of resilience and courage. With passion, betrayal, and the quiet strength of devotion, Orczy delivers a tale that is both culturally rich and emotionally powerful — a romance that celebrates the triumph of love over oppression.

Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865–1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist, playwright, and artist, best remembered as the creator of the legendary hero The Scarlet Pimpernel. Born in Tarnaörs, Hungary, she moved to London in her youth and established herself in literary circles with her flair for romantic adventure and historical drama. Orczy's groundbreaking novel The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) introduced readers to Sir Percy Blakeney, the daring English aristocrat who, in disguise, rescued French nobles from the guillotine during the Revolution—an archetype that inspired countless masked and double-identity heroes in popular culture, from Zorro to Batman. Beyond the Pimpernel series, she penned detective stories such as The Old Man in the Corner, historical romances, and even works on Hungarian life and folklore. Her works combined suspense, wit, and a deep love for heroism, earning her international acclaim. Orczy continued writing until her final years, leaving behind a legacy as one of the pioneers of modern adventure and mystery fiction