(e.g., Lord Ethan's Courage) for a deep character study?
Douglas Marsh, a working-class veteran dealing with injured legs, returns to run his uncle’s candle factory. He finds purpose in supporting other veterans and falls for a disowned, pregnant woman struggling to survive in poverty. Wounded Hearts by Caroline Warfield
The stories are "rooted firmly in reality," focusing on the harsh treatment of veterans and women in difficult circumstances, rather than exclusively on aristocratic Regency life. Wounded Hearts by Caroline Warfield
The stories are noted for being "poignant" and having "so much heart," making them ideal for an analysis of emotional healing in historical fiction. Wounded Hearts by Caroline Warfield
