How they loved him, Vol. 2 (of 3) : $b A novel

Fenella Barrington drifts through her early adulthood with a heart as generous as it is naïve, yearning for affection in a world that has left her unguarded. When the charismatic Geoffrey Doyne appears, his tender eyes and poetic charm captivate her entirely, drawing her into a reverent devotion that feels almost divine. Their connection ignites a swirl of yearning and uncertainty, as Fenella’s boundless love clashes with Geoffrey’s own struggle between right intention and selfish impulse.

The novel follows their delicate dance in the fragile arena of societal expectations, exploring how a young woman’s innocence can both illuminate and endanger her path. As Fenella navigates the advice of a stern reverend mother and her own fierce impulses, listeners will find a poignant portrait of love’s first, intoxicating blaze—one that tests the limits of courage, self‑knowledge, and the willingness to see beyond appearances.