Rochester's Wife

When young doctor Kit Stone returns to Britain, a female associate of his brother Henry secures him a post in a country practice. He meets a selection of charming - and not-so-charming - characters and quickly settles in. But then he falls in love with Mrs Rochester. Mardie Rochester is married to Henry's business associate, but her marriage is unhappy. Her husband is mentally ill. Yet, even when he suddenly disappears, Kit knows that it would be wrong to pursue his love. And when Mardie decides to live in a secluded part of Scotland to await her husband’s return, it seems all hope is lost. And yet . . .

©1940 D.E. Stevenson (P)2024 Soundings

Stevenson never fails to engage and delight

I enjoyed the story, the well drawn characters, the English and Scottish setting, the narrator, and, as usual, D E Stevenson’s kind but realistic grasp of human nature. I feel that the people of her books are people I could know and love. And I learn from the unfolding of their situations, conflicts, and resolutions. I recommend this and any of the many books by her enthusiastically!