"L'Exilée" by Delly is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Myrtô Elyanni, a young girl facing the impending loss of her mother, Madame Elyanni, and the challenges that come with becoming an orphan. As Myrtô grapples with her isolation and helplessness, she is compelled to reach out to estranged relatives, which raises questions about family, duty, and her future. The beginning of the novel introduces Myrtô, who is deeply concerned for her mother’s fragile health as she prepares for the inevitable loss. Myrtô's life has been tightly knit with her mother's, marked by devotion and care in the face of adversity. As her mother slips away, Myrtô must confront not only her grief but also the daunting reality of stepping into an uncertain future without . Following her mother's final wishes, Myrtô reluctantly writes to a distant relative, the Comtesse Zolanyi, in hopes of receiving help and guidance as she transitions from daughter to self-reliant individual in a world that no longer feels like home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
