The Lindsays : A romance of Scottish life, Volume 2 (of 3)

In the quiet garden of a spacious Highgate Hill house, twenty‑seven‑year‑old Sophy Meredith rests with a book, the neatly trimmed lawns mirroring her orderly life. A single telegram, slipped beneath a letter‑weight, reads simply “Shall be with you tomorrow afternoon—Hubert”, and a faint blush colors her cheeks. Having tended her uncle’s home since his wife's death, Sophy feels both anticipation and unease at the promise of his return.

Hubert Blake, a wandering soul who has spent years seeking purpose across the countryside, has long been a polite companion in Sophy’s world. His imminent arrival threatens to stir old feelings linked to the mysterious Margaret Lindsay, a woman who once haunted his thoughts. As the family prepares for his visit, questions of duty, inheritance, and the future of Grove House begin to surface, hinting at a decisive turning point for Sophy.