Rest Harrow: A Comedy of Resolution

"Rest Harrow: A Comedy of Resolution" by Maurice Hewlett is a tale of tangled hearts and second chances. The book tells of Jack Senhouse, a thinker seeking solitude, and Sanchia Percival, a woman tied to her past, as they attempt to find their place in life and love. The story's opening scene introduces observant Mr. Chevenix on a voyage, spotting Jack Senhouse and Mrs. Germain, and awakening his interest in their intertwined histories. As Chevenix engages Senhouse in conversation, it is exposed that Senhouse harbors affection for Sanchia Percival who lives at Wanless Hall. The initial chapters suggest a journey through these characters' lives, the difficulties they face, and the central conflict of love versus obligation that are likely to come.