Love's Tender Flame

Chapter 34 –

A famous painter recognizes Valancy’s unusual beauty and wants to do her portrait.

Chapter 33 –

Spring arrives and the woods agree with Valancy.

Chapter 32 –

A winter storm delays Barney’s return and Valancy spends a sleepless night afraid for him.

Chapter 31 –

Fall turns into winter and Valancy learns to snowshoe and receives a Christmas gift from Barney.

Chapter 30 –

Barney shows Valancy the delights of the woods.

Chapter 29 –

Barney and Valancy’s days drift by in happy routine.

Chapter 28 –

The newlyweds spend a blissful summer on the island.

Chapter 27 –

When Valancy laughs at Edward’s proposal, as conveyed by Cousin Georgianna, the family learns of her disgraceful marriage.

Chapter 26 –

Barney and Valancy discuss terms and conditions for married life and find they suit each other very well.

Chapter 25 –

Roaring Abel gets roaring drunk and Valancy takes a desperate chance.