Ralph Wilton's weird

"Ralph Wilton's Weird" by Mrs. Alexander, is a story placed in England during the late 1800s that follows Ralph Wilton, a young colonel facing demands from his family and his own hopes for love and achievement. Exploring social class and human connections, the narrative begins with a tense meeting in a grand room where Lord St. George urges Ralph to marry into wealth to protect the family's reputation, overshadowed by an old scandal. As Ralph travels, a chance encounter with a captivating young woman sparks a romance that could change everything, pitting his family's expectations against his deepest desires.