Chapter 8My Dearest Rachel,
I was so happy to get your letter. Your words are like home to me. I was saddened to hear about the poor Countess. May she rest in peace, and be comforted to know that she had a friend until the end.
Prisons on ships? I never knew that ships had prisons on them. The captain referred to them as brigs. Very interesting.
I hope Phillip is not away from you too long. Married life could be quite challenging, but Ian makes everything wonderful and worthwhile. I love him more each time we are together. He is the most gentle, loving man I have ever known.
Father has not been well lately, but he is starting to come around, so do not fret about him.
You asked in your last letter if Lord Symington had found himself another wife. Yes, but I think he has met his match i
