Diana Tempest, Volume III

"Diana Tempest, Volume III" by Mary Cholmondeley is a book about a man named John Tempest, and his journey of ambition and love in the late 1800s. John struggles with what he wants to achieve in life, and how those goals connect to the strong feelings he has for a woman named Di. At first, John is ready to make big moves after a year of thinking and planning, and decides to invite her and her family to a party. But, the party and his feelings become more difficult to navigate when problems and strong feelings come to the surface at an ice festival. A sudden argument adds to the chaos and heartbreak of the night, and the story continues to show the tough parts of love and ambition.