Her brother's keeper

In the bustling streets of early‑twentieth‑century London, Dulcie Hurst rides a noisy motor‑bus, eyes fixed on the corner where her brother Norman should appear. As a devoted sister caring for a frail mother and shouldering the weight of their modest livelihood, she clings to the routine that keeps them afloat. Yet beneath her practical concerns lies a lingering longing for a man who vanished a decade ago—George Kennedy, the passionate suitor who fled to distant lands and left unanswered promises in his wake.

The story follows Dulcie’s quiet determination as she balances duty with the ache of an unspoken love. While waiting for Norman’s reliable, if tardy, return, she wonders whether the distant heir will finally come back, and if his reappearance might finally give voice to the feelings she has kept hidden. Her world is one of modest comforts, secret hopes, and the gentle tension of a heart caught between duty and desire.