In The Wide Open Light

She is fighting for reform, but will she fight for the man she loves?August 1819At Northfield Hall, Julia Dixon needs a break from her life as a spinner and mother of three. When she hears that Henry Hunt will be addressing a crowd in Manchester, she decides to add her voice to calls for parliamentary reform. Her husband, Samuel, doesn't understand why Julia wants to travel far from home to fight for voting rights for other people—but he won't stand in her way. After years apart from his family as a sailor, Samuel is grateful to have resurrected his marriage, and he intends to keep Julia happy, no matter what she needs. As Julia departs, they both know the bonds of their marriage will be tested, but neither of them predict what Julia faces when she gets to St. Peter's Field. In its aftermath, they are forced to reevaluate everything they hold dear as they fight to reunite once more. Enjoy this one-hour read from award-winning author Katherine Grant!