Verena in the Midst: A Kind of a Story

"Verena in the Midst: A Kind of a Story" by E. V. Lucas is a novel that tells the heartfelt tale of Miss Verena Raby, who becomes unable to move after a spinal injury and must lean on her loved ones. Told through a series of caring letters, the story shows how friendship and community can lift a person's spirits in tough times. We discover Verena's life-changing accident at the story's beginning and learn how those close to her reach out. From her best friend, Richard Haven, to her niece, Nesta Rossiter, each character's letters share news and personal thoughts meant to encourage Verena as she recovers at home. Filled with concern, laughter, and thoughts on life after the war, the letters show the bonds of family and changes in society during this time. The novel's opening shares a feeling of warmth and connection, setting up the many relationships that unfold as the story progresses.