The Chosen Heart

หนึ่งในร้อย (Nung Nai Roi) is a celebrated classic of Thai literature, penned by M.L. Bubpha Nimmanhaemin under the pseudonym **Dok Mai Sod**. First published in 1934 (B.E. 2477), this novel is recognized as a pioneering work of **realistic-romantic fiction** (สัจนิยมกึ่งพาฝัน) and has been selected as one of the **100 good books that Thai people should read**. The story explores a profound love affair that brazenly crosses the conservative customs and conventions of its era.

The narrative details the "mismatched" romance between two contrasting protagonists. **Anong** is a beautiful, overseas-educated heiress of a banker. She is portrayed as a courageous, free-spirited woman with a progressive **feminist ideology**, wearing bold 1930s fashion and confidently expressing her desires. She instantly falls in love with **Kun Phra Atthakhadi Wichai**, a solemn and deeply composed widower. Wichai, a judge/official, bases his life strictly on **Buddhist principles**, offering a stark contrast to Anong's modern sensibilities.

The tension arises from the societal judgment of Anong's independent behavior and her determination to win the heart of a moralistic man deemed a "damaged man" (พ่อหม้ายช้ำรัก) in that time. This insightful and enduring tale showcases M.L. Bubpha Nimmanhaemin's mature writing style and her focus on female characters who were **ahead of their time**. Listen as Anong and Wichai navigate disapproving elders and external obstacles to determine if their bond can triumph over the rigid demands of Thai society. (This classic story has also been adapted into a popular TV series).

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This audiobook performance of หนึ่งในร้อย by ดอกไม้สด (Dokmai Sod)

is narrated by Thanthita Lerttaraseth

The original literary work is in the public domain.

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