The Man Who Did the Right Thing: A Romance

In the sweltering heat of a late‑June village chapel, Lucy Josling watches her future husband, John Baines, deliver a farewell sermon before he departs for the distant wilds of Africa. The mingling scents of hayfields and the murmurs of gossiping villagers set a vivid backdrop for a love that must soon be tested by distance and danger. As Lucy steps into the bright sunlight, the promise of adventure hangs in the air, while the community’s doubts about missionary work echo through the crowd.

Back home, preparations for John’s journey stir a mix of pride and anxiety, especially among Lucy’s relatives who fear for his safety among “savage” lands. The novel follows their intertwined lives as they grapple with duty, faith, and the yearning for a future together. With gentle humor and rich period detail, the story invites listeners to contemplate what it means to do the right thing when love and conviction collide.