On her return to Lincoln, she finds that Canon Trimmer and his family have moved into the cathedral close and visiting them is Mrs Trimmer’s brother, Sir Gareth Blades. The baronet seems to be a very figure of romance, and, to Emily’s amazement, he appears to be attracted to her.
But the arrival of Annis Hughes convinces Emily that there is a side to Sir Gareth that is a mystery to her and the discovery of a connection between the baronet and Mrs Fanshawe leads Emily to think the very worst. Is Sir Gareth the gallant gentleman he appears, or a heartless rake? Would Emily be better off settling for Dr Boyle after all?
Read by Patience Tomlinson.
Published by Soundings.