Description
Set in Italy, this novel follows Signa, an orphaned young woman taken in by a wealthy Englishman, Mr. Meredith, whose comfortable world offers safety but not answers. As she grows, Signa’s life becomes entwined with the gypsies—people of music, movement, and fierce independence—awakening desires and loyalties that challenge the boundaries of her upbringing. Her bond with Zorzi draws her toward a love that is as intoxicating as it is uncertain, forcing her to weigh belonging against freedom and duty against longing. With Ouida’s vivid, emotionally charged storytelling and sharp attention to social contrasts, the book explores themes of identity, class, and the cost of choosing one’s own heart.
Available Editions
paperback
Adamant Media Corporation
Published Apr 23, 2001
307 pages
ISBN: 9780543900241
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Details
First Published
1875
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Signa by Ouida.