Miles Tremenhere: A Novel. Vol. 1 of 2

A young orphan named Minnie grows up in a grand but somber household where the ever‑ticking hall clock marks each passing hour of her life. Surrounded by strict aunts, a well‑meaning uncle, and a parade of local dignitaries, she wrestles with the weight of duty and the yearning for a love that feels both distant and inevitable. Her introspective monologues reveal a mind restless for adventure, dreaming of a dark‑haired hero while navigating the expectations of her guardians.

The story unfolds in the quiet gardens and echoing corridors of the family estate, where whispered summons and fleeting glimpses of cousins and suitors stir both curiosity and anxiety. Through witty observations and tender longing, Minnie’s voice captures the delicate balance between youthful imagination and the constraints of Victorian society, inviting listeners to share in her hopeful, sometimes melancholy, quest for identity and affection.