Tempest-Driven: A Romance (Vol. 3 of 3)

"Tempest-Driven: A Romance (Vol. 3 of 3)" by Richard Dowling is a 19th-century story woven with emotional clashes surrounding the enigmatic Mrs. Davenport and the Paulton family. The book examines love, devotion, and the rules of society through interwoven relationships. The story starts with a quiet lunch at the Paulton's, where Edith and Madge talk about Jerry O’Brien coming to town and their feelings about the mysterious widow, Mrs. Davenport. Edith's straightforward thoughts on love bring to light hidden tensions, especially concerning Alfred's affection for Mrs. Davenport. The narrative picks apart the expectations of society and weaves ambition, unreturned love, and the search for happiness into the characters' interactions and struggles, setting the scene for the drama surrounding Mrs. Davenport's intentions and connections with the men in her life.