The Blue Castle Chapter 12-14

In which Valancy endures a painful and lonely night, finding solace only in her defiant thoughts and the bittersweet memories of her family’s reactions, while her decision to please herself rather than conform bewilders and frustrates her relatives. Meanwhile, as life’s practicalities press on, Valancy forms a curious and candid bond with Roaring Abel, whose rugged honesty and tragic family tale stir a new tenderness within her.