Elizabeth Visits America

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The story begins with Elizabeth experiencing turmoil after a serious quarrel with her husband, Lord Valmond, who has gone off to hunt in Africa. Left alone at Heaviland Manor with her great aunt Maria, Elizabeth grapples with feelings of obstinacy and sorrow, especially in the absence of her mother and cousin Octavia. As she writes to her parent, the narrative hints at the emotional distance and unresolved tensions in her marriage, setting the stage for potential conflict and self-discovery.