"The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low Latitudes" by Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou is a historical romance set in 19th-century Cuba, where a soldier's act of bravery throws him into a world of social complexities and unrequited desire; after saving Isabella Gonzales' brother in a dramatic rescue, Lieutenant Lorenzo Bezan finds himself entangled in her flirtatious attention, and societal expectations add layers of difficulty to their blossoming, yet unequal connection, as the story explores themes of class, devotion, and shifting power within a vibrant, romantic backdrop.
The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low Latitudes.
By Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou
In a land of shifting power structures and simmering passions, a brave soldier risks everything for love against the vibrant backdrop of Cuba, only to find his heart caught in a web of social class.
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About the AuthorMaturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote numerous travel books and works of popular fiction.
Maturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote numerous travel books and works of popular fiction.
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