First published 2021
In the aftermath of the Crimean War, Emily Rutherford, a young widow, returns to her family's country estate. There, she encounters the enigmatic Oswald Crawfurd, a former soldier haunted by his own demons. As they engage in a series of candid, often contentious dialogues, Emily and Oswald must confront the ghosts of their pasts and the possibility of forging a future together.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Crimea, Country Estate
Period: Aftermath Of Crimean War
254 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press
Content warnings: mental-illness