The Lost Lady of Lone

"The Lost Lady of Lone" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a story set in the Scottish Highlands where a noble family and a shepherdess's lives become connected. The Marquis of Arondelle struggles with the loss of his family's wealth, while Salome Levison must choose between her upbringing and her heart. The story opens with wedding plans at Lone Castle, marking the return of the Scott family, but soon reveals a world of noble secrets, family sacrifices, and personal desires. The housekeeper, Girzie Ross, and the steward, McRath, reveal conversations that create a mood that goes from hopeful to dread, hinting at past problems and showing how the noble family's downfall shapes who everyone becomes.