«The Floating Chessboard»

"The Floating Chessboard" is a novel by Louis Couperus that tells the story of a young woman named Eleonora who lives in Holland and is sold into marriage to a man she does not love. She tries to make a life for herself, but faces various difficulties, including rejection from her husband's family and a sense of loneliness. This is a story about love, family, missed opportunities, and an extraordinary adventure.