Rita – författare

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Excerpt: "It is Lauraine Douglas'' wedding-day. A delicious gleam of sunshine streams through the curtained windows—flickers over the dainty arrangements of the toilet-table, loses itself in the white wonders of lace, linen, and embroidery strewed about in different directions, and finally wanders to a dusky head on the pillows, and plays at hide and seek over the closed eyelids of a very lovely face. The eyelids open—quite suddenly, quite wakefully—not with any half-and-half preparation—any symptom of sleepiness. The inquisitive sunbeam has done its work, and retreats bashfully now as two white arms are thrown suddenly up and placed beneath the girl''s head, and resting thus she takes a survey of the mysterious garments, the pretty room, the aspect of the weather, as promised by the wealth of prodigal sunlight, and, finally, the clock on the opposite chimney-piece. "My wedding-day!"—so ran her thoughts."

"The Mystery of a Turkish Bath" by Rita center on mystery, supernatural intrigue, and the tension between appearance and reality. The novel explores the lives of women in an upscale English hotel, focusing on the seemingly ordinary setting of a Turkish bath that gradually reveals a world of hidden secrets. At its heart, the story revolves around the power of beauty and attraction, embodied by Princess Zairoff, whose mesmerizing presence and mysterious background captivate those around her. The themes of secrets and hidden pasts permeate the narrative, with the princess's occult powers and her strained relationship with Colonel Estcourt unraveling over time. The novel delves into obsession, curiosity, and the manipulation of power, particularly in the ways the characters' desires and fears influence their interactions. Themes of spiritualism and occult influence are explored through the princess's abilities, setting the stage for an eerie atmosphere of uncertainty. The story also touches on class dynamics and the role of women in society, contrasting their public and private personas as the plot unfolds.

"Two Bad Blue Eyes" by Rita is a late 19th-century novel that centers around Lauraine Douglas, a young woman poised to marry but torn by unresolved emotions and conflicting obligations. As Lauraine approaches her wedding day to Sir Francis, she reflects on her past, particularly her deep connection with Keith Athelstone, an old friend whose memory still stirs feelings of love and longing. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the societal expectations placed upon women during the period. It opens with Lauraine's bittersweet thoughts on the eve of her marriage, where she finds herself filled with uncertainty about the life she is about to enter. Her wedding day, meant to be a celebration, becomes a moment of introspection, as Lauraine grapples with her role as a dutiful daughter and bride, weighed down by the pressure of fulfilling familial and social expectations. The arrival of a letter from Keith rekindles past emotions and forces Lauraine to confront her inner conflict. As the story unfolds, Lauraine must navigate the tension between her desires for personal happiness and the constraints of duty, leading to a journey of self-discovery and emotional turmoil.