Miss Cheyne of Essilmont, Volume 1 (of 3)

"Miss Cheyne of Essilmont, Volume 1 (of 3)" by James Grant is a historical fiction piece that whisks us away to England, where we meet Alison Cheyne, the last of her line, a spirited young woman born into a baronet family facing financial ruin. We follow Alison through her struggles as she deals with love, expectations, and family obligations. When out on a hunt with the Royal Buckhounds, Alison finds herself drawn to Captain Bevil Goring, a connection made stronger by their shared sorrow over the loss of Alison's brothers. This growing affection happens as Lord Cadbury enters the picture as a possible husband. Alison, caught between her heart and her duty, must find a way to balance her desires with the tough realities of her life, setting the scene for a story packed with love, societal pressures, and the heavy weight of family history.