All along the River: A Novel

"All Along the River: A Novel" by M. E. Braddon is a 19th-century story about a young woman named Isola Disney, who faces loneliness while her husband is serving in India. Yearning for connection, Isola's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets the charming Lord Lostwithiel, sparking a complicated emotional journey. The novel opens with Isola anticipating a letter from her husband only to have her hopes crushed, increasing her sense of solitude; a walk to escape her feelings leads to a chance encounter at Lord Lostwithiel's home during a storm. As Isola and Lord Lostwithiel grow closer, she battles between her marital commitment and the pull of a new relationship, creating a tale of passion and personal struggle.