A vagrant wife

"A Vagrant Wife" by Florence Warden is a tale set in an old-fashioned English town, centering on the life of Miss Annie Lane, who works as a governess for the Mainwaring family. The book starts with everyone in Beckham excited about a church event. Several people are introduced including Miss Lane, whose job makes her a bit of an outsider. The story hints at problems to come as the Mainwaring family members, like George and the quick-tempered Harry Braithwaite, interact. Miss Lane is struggling, looking for love and also trying to find her place, which creates a web of social connections in the town. The book hints at larger ideas of what people owe each other, what society expects, and the difficulties that come with love, all pointing to a complicated future for Miss Lane and her relationships.