Diana Tempest, Volume I

Diana Tempest, Volume I, published in 1893 by Mary Cholmondeley, is a late 19th-century novel that follows Colonel Tempest and his son Archie as they journey to their ancestral home, Overleigh, to visit a dying brother. The narrative explores themes of memory, familial ties, and the complexities of love, particularly through the Colonel's reflections on his estrangement from his brother and the impact of his marriage choices. The story delves into the emotional weight of regret and the expectations placed upon family members.