The Last Duchess of Belgarde is a novel written by Molly Elliot Seawell. The story is set in the late 19th century in Europe and revolves around the life of the last Duchess of Belgarde, a fictional country. The protagonist, Duchess Sophia, is a young and beautiful woman who is married to the Duke of Belgarde, a man much older than her. The marriage is arranged by their families for political reasons, and Sophia is expected to produce an heir to the...