The Heart of Desire, by Elizabeth Dejeans, is a poignant exploration of love, duty, and societal expectations in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of changing social mores, the novel delves into the complexities of relationships and the inner lives of women navigating a world of tradition and emerging freedoms. Dejeans crafts a narrative that captures the emotional landscape of her characters as they grapple with personal desires and the constraints placed upon them by society. Readers will be drawn into the rich details of the time period and the timeless themes of passion, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness. 'The Heart of Desire' is a compelling read for those who appreciate stories of strong female characters and the enduring power of the human heart. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.