The Erratic Flame

"The Erratic Flame" by Ysabel De Teresa is a story set in the early 1900s about Anne, a woman looking for peace from her past, and Alexis, a young musician struggling with growing fame and sadness. The novel follows Anne, who is escaping her busy life in New York when she meets Alexis at a mountain cabin. Alexis is sick and troubled, and their first meetings show how different they are. But as they talk, they begin to connect, showing Alexis's difficult past and Anne's search for meaning. The book looks at their complicated relationship and the challenges of finding freedom and understanding when society often limits individuality.