Faithful Margaret: A Novel

"Faithful Margaret: A Novel" by J. M. Simpson is a 19th-century romance where Margaret Walsingham, a loyal friend to the late Ethel Brand, suddenly finds her world turned upside down after Ethel's passing. Margaret is now bound by a strange will that pushes her toward marriage with St. Udo Brand, Ethel’s grandson, a union fraught with emotional and social obstacles. The story begins with a touching scene at Ethel's deathbed, highlighting the strong connection between her and Margaret, and Margaret's hopes for reconciliation between Ethel and St. Udo. Margaret's reflections on her past and the unusual conditions of the will set the scene for a tale of unwavering loyalty, great personal sacrifices, and the intense struggle between what she must do and what she truly wants, as tensions rise with St. Udo’s apparent dislike for her.