Norine's Revenge, and, Sir Noel's Heir

"Norine's Revenge, and Sir Noel's Heir" by May Agnes Fleming is a story from the late 1800s centered around love, jealousy, and how people relate to each other, especially looking at Norine Kent Bourdon, a young woman figuring out life and love in a fast-changing time. We first meet Richard Gilbert, a 35-year-old lawyer on a train, who is pulled in by the interesting young Norine Bourdon. A snowstorm is raging, and Richard notices that Norine is traveling without family, leaving a messy family situation behind her. Their talk shows she is pure and new to the world, building the foundation for them to become closer. Things get more complicated as Richard starts to have feelings for Norine. Norine has to sort out her own feelings after meeting Laurence Thorndyke, who is charming but has problems, and who changes her life in ways that seem like they will shape her future. The start of the book paints a colorful picture of dealing with emotions, and the story makes clear how love can cause problems and lead to unexpected places.