Love in Excess

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Set against the backdrop of patriarchal society, the story explores the complexities of desire through a love triangle involving Alovisa and Amena. Alovisa's secret longing for the charming D'Elmont leads her to send him an anonymous letter, but misunderstandings ensue when he believes Amena is the sender. As Alovisa plots to remove her rival, the narrative delves into themes of unfulfilled desire and the deception inherent in romantic pursuits. This edition revives Haywood's influential work, a cornerstone of amatory fiction, for contemporary audiences.