Where the River Bends

Set in the English midlands from 1814 to 1835, this tale explores the intricacies of marriage and family life through the eyes of Emily Burton. At just twenty, she marries the prominent landowner James Henry and moves to his estate in Hempsteadshire. As a bright yet naive country girl, Emily's journey into womanhood reveals her profound capacity for compassion and tolerance, ultimately defining her understanding of love. The narrative captures universal themes of relationships against a rich historical backdrop.