In the Dark of the Night

Set against a backdrop of desperation, the story follows Lorena Halliday, who is sold into servitude by her father to the affluent Lord Fairfield. Enduring years of hardship and unwanted advances, she finally gathers the strength to escape. However, her newfound freedom is threatened when she encounters a man wielding a knife, leading to a tense and uncertain confrontation. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the struggle for autonomy in a harsh world.