A Dark Night's Work Chapter 8

In which Ellinor, newly recovered yet still haunted by shadows of past troubles, endeavours to confront the weight of family disgrace with the steadfast kindness of those around her, while her suitor Ralph Corbet seeks to unravel the tangled mysteries that threaten their future. The heavy toll of illness and anxiety is reflected in the changing demeanour of those she loves, and the quiet struggles of heart and conscience are laid bare beneath the genial, summery calm of country life.