027 - Chapter 27

In this captivating tale of love and sacrifice, young and sweet Marcia finds herself entangled in a dramatic love triangle. Her vain and selfish older sister, Kate, is set to marry the dashing and respected David Spafford, a man Marcia secretly admires. But just before the wedding, Kate elopes with another man, leaving David heartbroken. When Marcia discovers the fateful note that shatters Davids dreams, her compassion leads her to offer to step in for Kate, hoping to spare him from humiliation. As she cares for him, Marcias heart begins to blossom with love for David, even as he mourns the loss of Kate. But when Kate returns, determined to reclaim her fiancé, will Marcia find the courage to fight for the man she has come to love? (Summary by Chloey Winters) The song excerpts in Chapter 24 feature the timeless Italian classic Caro mio ben - Dearest believe by Giuseppe Giordani (1751-1798). A copy of the song from 1877 is available from the US Library of Congress http//www.loc.gov/item/sm1877.15548/