Wounded Hearts By Caroline Warfield «Edge»

Lord Ethan Alcott, traumatized and missing a hand after serving in Spain, lives in poverty and considers suicide. He is brought back from the brink by a persistent, kind woman who looks past his rough exterior.

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

(e.g., Lord Ethan's Courage) for a deep character study? Lord Ethan Alcott, traumatized and missing a hand

Discuss how the postwar, cold, and often impoverished setting contrasts with traditional glamorous Regency romances. Douglas Marsh, a working-class veteran dealing with injured

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.

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.