Publisher's Synopsis
A Heart of Flame is a novel written by Charles Fleming Embree and published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Esther, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Esther is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world.The novel opens with Esther's father dying and leaving her a large inheritance. Esther decides to use her newfound wealth to pursue her dream of becoming an artist, despite her family's objections. Along the way, she meets a young man named John, who is also an artist. The two fall in love and begin a passionate romance.However, their happiness is short-lived as Esther's family disapproves of John and tries to break them up. Esther is torn between her love for John and her loyalty to her family. As the story unfolds, Esther must navigate the complex relationships between love, family, and societal expectations.A Heart of Flame is a compelling tale of love and independence set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century America. Embree's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this novel a timeless classic that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
