Phemie Keller : $b a novel, vol. 2 of 3

"Phemie Keller: a novel, vol. 2 of 3" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell builds a tale of a marriage strained by societal expectations and burgeoning desires, set on the Marshlands estate in the mid-1800s. Phemie Keller, now the wife of Captain Stondon, finds her initial joy replaced by a deep-seated loneliness and a yearning for something more, especially as her husband's longing for an heir casts a shadow over their lives. The arrival of Basil Stondon, the expected heir, ignites a dangerous spark of jealousy and unspoken attraction within Phemie, threatening to unravel the fragile bonds of her marriage and leading her down a path where love and treachery intertwine. This period drama explores the intricate web of human relationships.