Ideala

Focusing on the struggles of a woman navigating societal expectations, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of her friend, Lord Dawne. After a disappointing marriage, she faces a pivotal choice between pursuing love or committing to a feminist ideal that prioritizes the welfare of other women. Throughout her journey, she explores her identity through poetry, charity work, romance, and travel to China, ultimately seeking to define a meaningful existence in the constraints of nineteenth-century society.