"Miss Lou" is a novel by the American writer Edward Payson Rowe, which tells the story of young Louise Spencer. The main character decides to start a new life in Washington after losing her lover. In a new city, she meets love and tests her strength in social circles. The novel "Miss Lou" combines the elements of a romance novel and a social drama, revealing the complex connections of an individual with society. This book not only reveals the life and love of our main character, but also reflects important social issues and moral dilemmas of the 19th century.