Hyacinthe: Or The Contrast is a novel written by Elizabeth Caroline Grey and published in 1845. The story is set in France and revolves around the life of a young girl named Hyacinthe, who is born into a wealthy family but is orphaned at a young age. She is taken in by her uncle, a strict and cold-hearted man, who raises her with little affection.Despite her uncle's efforts to control her life, Hyacinthe grows into a beautiful and intelligent young...