017 - Chapter XVII - Dr Tallis Prescribes

After returning from the harrowing trenches of World War I, Richard Beresford struggles to reintegrate into his former life at the Foreign Office. Choosing instead to sell nearly all his belongings—save for his treasured books—he embarks on a wandering journey through the countryside. On his very first day, he encounters a captivating girl with mesmerizing grey eyes perched on a gate in the rain. Their chance meeting is cut short, leaving him unaware of her name but resolute in his quest to find her again. This charming romantic comedy from 1919, penned by the author of Patricia Brent, spinster, is a delightful exploration of love and fate. - Summary by Anna Simon