Heartbroken at her death, he takes some consolation from her illegitimate daughter, whom he raises as his ward. He rescues her from her terrible position, but she is dying of consumption and he can do nothing but watch and wait. Whilst he is in the East Indies, Eliza is badly treated and she seeks consolation outside her marriage, leading to divorce and destitution.Returning to England, Brandon finds her in a debtors' prison.
But his world is shattered when Eliza is forced to marry his brother and James joins the army in despair. He is in love with his father's ward, Eliza, and he is looking forward to a lifetime of happiness with her.
Hardback cover (left) and US paperback cover (right)Ĭolonel Brandon's Diary continues Amanda Grange's popular series of Jane Austen retellings from the point of view of the hero.Īt the age of eighteen, James Brandon's life is set fair.
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