John Herring: A West of England Romance. Volume 2 (of 3)

Mirelle, a young French‑born exile, lives amidst the genteel yet turbulent world of a West England estate, where Captain Trecarrel’s attentions shift unsettlingly from her to his spirited cousin, Orange. The novel unfolds as Mirelle navigates the uneasy limbo of unspoken feelings, yearning for sincere companionship while confronting the subtle cruelties of rivalries that blossom behind the polished façade of upper‑class society.

Alongside these tangled affections, the boisterous Sampson Tramplara enters the picture, his crude charm and overconfident swagger adding fresh irritation to Mirelle’s already fragile peace. As she grapples with isolation, lingering hope, and the delicate art of social expectation, the story offers a vivid portrait of love, jealousy, and the quiet strength required to survive in a world where words often mask deeper motives.