The Gossips' Choice

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Set against the backdrop of 1665, the story explores the complexities of family and loyalty through Lucie Smith, a midwife, and her husband Jasper, the apothecary. Their peaceful life is disrupted as Lucie attends a birth at a former rival's manor, raising tensions with Jasper. Their son Simon returns from plague-stricken London, only to clash with his father. The revelation of a hidden secret by their maid adds further turmoil, leaving Lucie questioning her awareness and the fragility of their family's bonds.