The foster-sisters : A story in the days of Wesley and Whitfield

A young woman recounts the quiet world of an 18th‑century convent, where stone cloisters and fragrant gardens frame her earliest memories. She recalls a careless tumble into a fountain, the swift rescue by the stern yet caring Mother Prudentia, and the lingering scent of spice cake that still summons the scene. Through these gentle details the listener feels the rhythm of daily life—prayers, chores, and the ever‑present whisper of discipline.

Prompted by a kind lady to set her memories to paper, she begins to chronicle the intertwined lives of the foster‑sisters who share the Corbet lineage. Their close‑knit community, bound by duty and devotion, soon faces the stirrings of change: a bishop’s unexpected visit, rumors of a midnight raid, and the uneasy tension between tradition and the world beyond the walls. The opening chapters promise a vivid portrait of faith, family, and the subtle forces that will test their fragile harmony.