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A novel that inspires courage! In early 19th-century England, many knew war only from the newspapers, unless one was a soldier: The young Major Edward Langley, son of the Duke of Lancashire, experiences his return home as the greatest trial of his life. As Napoleon was finally defeated, a marriage contract binds him to Isabell, the strong-willed daughter of the Earl of Bute, who firmly rejects all forms of warfare. Strong men? Only braggarts go to war - Isabell felt certain of it - defying God's commandment: Thou shalt not kill! But evil does not only lurk in war! As events unfold, Edward and Isabell are denied the comfort of convention. Both are called to make choices of their own, seeking peace of the heart that makes mere survival truly worth living. After years of war and upheaval across Europe, nothing can be taken for granted... This compelling narrative invites us to confront the questions of our own time through the mirror of the past.
Three novels. Three soldiers and their families. A story of passion and our search for peace. This is the first.
About the author
Vera Ansén writes with deliberate passion.
Even as a child, she collected impressions in ancient buildings, bustling streets, and by listening in on great conversations.
What began as a love of travel became a lifelong attitude: curiosity about people, openness to cultures, and attentiveness to what lies between the lines. She studied cultural sciences in Cologne, where she devoted herself to exploring the impact of language and narration. As a consultant, she supports communication processes. As an author, she tells stories of inner and outer journeys. Today, she lives once again in the Rhineland with her family, drawing on a wealth of experience, shaped equally by personal and political influences, always aiming for resonance.
