A WORD, A LOOK

A Word, A Look by Susan Kaye

They thought they had it all. But fate had other plans.

Anne and Frederick Wentworth have sailed the world together, sharing love, adventure, and fortune. A new baby son is just the prize that tops it all. But when they return to England, they face a harsh reality. Anne’s father, Sir Walter, is losing his mind. Frederick’s brother is disgraced and asked to leave his church. Anne’s cousin William is up to no good but has not yet revealed his scheme.

Forced to seek refuge with Frederick’s sister and brother-in-law, the Crofts, at Kellynch Hall, they seem to find some peace. Suddenly all are forced out of Kellynch when Cousin William ruthlessly abuses Anne’s father and tricks him into signing over the estate. Hasty plans are made to find a new home and a long-neglected estate called The Nettles comes their way. Between the old stories about past owners, and all the work to clean it up, can they really make this a happy home?

While Anne and Frederick never question their love fore one another, they do long for simpler times. But they choose to see a bright future regardless of the chaos around them.

A Word, A Look is a fresh and captivating story of the characters Jane Austen’s Persuasion. It explores the themes of family, change, and love in the turbulent times of the Regency era.