Lydia, a tale of love and courage
Thrown into intimacy, bonded by adversity, together they forge a new relationship
Convinced that her twin brother wasn’t killed in battle, and determined to prove it, Lydia embarks on a quest to find him. Travel secretly to Portugal? Risk her reputation, endure physical hardships, and weather any adversity? All these she faces with a steady calm. But enlisting the help of a man she once love and hoped never to see again takes every bit of courage she can muster.
Although frankly appalled when Lydia arrives at the army camp with orders to escort her on this ill-advised expedition to find her brother, Ned has no choice but to accompany her. No matter that she is an unwelcome reminder of past sins he can’t forget, he can’t allow her to make this journey alone. Jolted by the circumstances, Ned is compelled to examine his reasons for self-exile and face his long-buried emotions.
Stories evolve in various ways, sometimes meandering lazily along a winding watercourse, sometimes rushing over rapids, scattering rivulets in a dozen directions. Just as a spring bubbles up and begins the chain of events that culminates in a broad river sweeping to the sea, a single thought, sentence or notion can result in a book or two or more. In this case, the stories of these four gentlemen stemmed from three words that lodged in my head: “Missing, presumed dead”. And so, “A Love Laid Bare” began with Richard and his missing bride.
Across all genres, the leading characters in most books of fiction require a supporting cast to broaden and enhance the story. In my personal experience, it’s crucial that the hero and heroine have friends and family to depend on, to listen, provide advice or help in some manner. Richard’s close friend Colin Hunter is his confidante and advisor, a steadfast friend who can be relied on in any situation. They share this tight bond with two other long-time friends; Harry Bryce and Edward Holling. Even as life takes them in different directions, the deep regard amongst ‘the quartet’ as they often call themselves, maintains its force through shared experiences. In Colin’s book, “Trusting Lord Summerton”, we come to know Harry Bryce (“A Cornish Connection”) and Mary’s dear friend, Lydia.
Of the four men, Ned remains a somewhat distant figure in the earlier books. Given his profession and life abroad, he appears in absentia, with only glimpses into his personality and character. But his strong sense of duty and care for his family and friends quickly becomes apparent in “Lydia, A Tale of Love and Courage”. Driven by the loss of her brother, Lydia impels Ned into unexpected directions, because if anyone can shake Ned from his self-imposed exile, it’s Lydia Hightower.
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Although frankly appalled when Lydia arrives at the army camp with orders to escort her on this ill-advised expedition to find her brother, Ned has no choice but to accompany her. No matter that she is an unwelcome reminder of past sins he can’t forget, he can’t allow her to make this journey alone. Jolted by the circumstances, Ned is compelled to examine his reasons for self-exile and face his long-buried emotions.
Stories evolve in various ways, sometimes meandering lazily along a winding watercourse, sometimes rushing over rapids, scattering rivulets in a dozen directions. Just as a spring bubbles up and begins the chain of events that culminates in a broad river sweeping to the sea, a single thought, sentence or notion can result in a book or two or more. In this case, the stories of these four gentlemen stemmed from three words that lodged in my head: “Missing, presumed dead”. And so, “A Love Laid Bare” began with Richard and his missing bride.
Across all genres, the leading characters in most books of fiction require a supporting cast to broaden and enhance the story. In my personal experience, it’s crucial that the hero and heroine have friends and family to depend on, to listen, provide advice or help in some manner. Richard’s close friend Colin Hunter is his confidante and advisor, a steadfast friend who can be relied on in any situation. They share this tight bond with two other long-time friends; Harry Bryce and Edward Holling. Even as life takes them in different directions, the deep regard amongst ‘the quartet’ as they often call themselves, maintains its force through shared experiences. In Colin’s book, “Trusting Lord Summerton”, we come to know Harry Bryce (“A Cornish Connection”) and Mary’s dear friend, Lydia.
Of the four men, Ned remains a somewhat distant figure in the earlier books. Given his profession and life abroad, he appears in absentia, with only glimpses into his personality and character. But his strong sense of duty and care for his family and friends quickly becomes apparent in “Lydia, A Tale of Love and Courage”. Driven by the loss of her brother, Lydia impels Ned into unexpected directions, because if anyone can shake Ned from his self-imposed exile, it’s Lydia Hightower.
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