The Belle of Toorak

In E. W. Hornung's "The Belle of Toorak," readers are transported to the affluent suburb of Toorak, Melbourne, amidst the opulence and social intricacies of the late 19th century. Through vivid imagery and masterful prose, Hornung explores themes of love, societal ambition, and the entrapments of wealth. The novel encapsulates the spirit of its time, blending elements of realism with a keen psycho...