The Traitor is a gripping early tale by Baroness Orczy that foreshadows the suspense and intrigue of her later works. Set in the perilous days of Revolutionary France, the story explores the thin line between loyalty and betrayal, where a single act of treachery can condemn friends, lovers, or family to the guillotine. With her flair for atmosphere and tension, Orczy paints a portrait of desperate choices in a world ruled by suspicion and fear. Short yet powerful, The Traitor delivers an emotional punch, reminding readers that courage and betrayal often walk hand in hand in times of upheaval.