Dynevor Terrace; Or, The Clue of Life — Volume 2

"Dynevor Terrace; Or, The Clue of Life — Volume 2" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a story set in the 1800s, that shows the complicated connections between families and what society wanted from them. The book follows James Frost, Isabel Conway, and others close to them as they deal with love, doing what they think they should, and trying to fit in. Jealousy rises as one of the characters seeks to secure a relationship. As honesty becomes important, a passionate character writes a letter declaring their romantic intentions in a moment filled with mixed emotions. The story builds with tension between what the heart desires and what society expects.