Wylder's Hand Chapter 29 - How Mark Wylder's Disappearance Affected His Friends

In which the absence of Mark Wylder stirs quiet disquiet and restrained gossip among the gentry and townsfolk alike, whilst his brother, the vicar, wrestles with growing financial woes and an urgent need for aid. As a Sunday service disperses into the fading autumn light, a solemn and thoughtful conversation unfolds between the vicar and Miss Rachel Lake, touching upon the shadows and solace of faith amidst earthly trials.