The Captain's Wife by Nina Jarrett. ★★★★☆
They grow up and take their places in the world.
Lydia runs the household for her widower father, a vicar and tutors local children.
Jacob accepts a commission in the army, embracing the perils and pleasures of the world.
At four and twenty, Lydia is a confirmed spinster, having turned down suitors as she waited for Jacob to finally notice her.
A week after her father’s sudden death, Jacob returns and offers marriage. Saddened that Jacob seems to offer his protection but not love, Lydia accepts, as the alternative is a life in service.
They have only hours together before Jacob returns to his barracks. There he receives orders to the continent and ultimately, to Waterloo.
Settled at the Lewis family estate, Lydia faces a traumatic event, causing her to flee and hide under an assumed name until Jacob returns.
Jacob never receives her letter explaining how to find her.
When Jacob returns from Waterloo, it is three years before he can track her down.
When they meet angst, regret and passion ensue.
Excellent little novella.
I received a free copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
Update - audiobook version
I did enjoy this as an audiobook. The narrator was initially a little irritating, with odd pronunciation of some words. However, once I got into the story, the narration was fine.
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