A sweeping Victorian tale of love, faith, and fate that moves from fog-shrouded London to sacred journeys abroad.
This novel follows a noble family entangled in duty, desire, and delicate conscience. It opens with a dramatic city scene and a life-changing event by the Thames, then widens to courtly allegiance, wealth, and the inner strength of a young wife as she faces trial, faith, and new motherhood. Across settings as varied as a Mediterranean yacht and the Holy Land, the narrative explores how personal belief and moral choice shape a family’s future.
- Witness a daring rescue and the quick courage of working folk by the river.
- Meet Cornelia, a wealthy heiress, as she navigates marriage, motherhood, and spiritual doubt.
- Experience visions and dreams that blend religious devotion with intimate questions about fate and forgiveness.
- Follow a journey from London’s streets to Jerusalem, where faith, doubt, and blessing intertwine in everyday life.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical drama, moral questions, and richly drawn families facing profound tests of faith and love.