James, the only son of Lord and Lady Grantham experiences a loss when his fiance, Emma, is lost aboard the Titanic.
this is a sequel to Coming of Age book 1:Charlotte.
James looked up when Carson cleared his throat handing him a letter from the afternoon post. James sighed when he saw who it was from. 'The war office'. He knew it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Robert noticed James was shifting back and forth on his feet. "Whatever is the matter, James?"he asked.
The young man stepped forward and handed him an envelope. A very familiar one to a former soldier. "It's time then?"
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"So it would seem. I wouldn't go if i did not have to. Papa. This could be hard for Mama."
"I know, Son, but she's a lot stronger than most believe."
Sybil nodded in agreement. "I would have to agree, Papa"
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Truthfully the strength Cora usually posessed had died when Grace did.
it was the first time in the years of living in England that she wanted her mother to be there. She was avbout to get her wish and another heartbreak.
