Springhaven

The temporary peace of 1802 quieted Springhaven, though invasion had recently made every coast outlook part of national defence. Father keeps the round-house ready because peace on paper has not abolished sea, weather, or French intention. You step into this one-chapter preview with Admiral Darling at the center, where choices turn on the people, promises, and pressure already in the room. Distance kept coincidence and recognition unresolved. The chapter closes on a continuation question rather than resolving the novel's larger arc.

Chapters

1. Through the Admiral's GlassSpringhaven round-house · 5 min

More Period Romance