The Gift of Patience

In this lively tale, headstrong Patience Whitford is eager for adventure, but faces resistance from Major Ashley Stuart, the man she secretly admires. Frustrated by societal expectations and her sisters' matchmaking successes, Patience is drawn into a web of intrigue when Major Stuart investigates petty crimes near his brother's estate. As her curiosity leads her to meddle in his affairs, the pair discover a deeper connection that challenges their perceptions of both duty and desire.