The Runaway Bride

In The Runaway Bride, Arabella Lawrence faces a choice between two suitors while trying to help a girl during a smallpox outbreak.

In The Runaway Bride, Arabella Lawrence escapes her troubled past by boarding a bride ship to British Columbia, carrying the weight of her previous mistakes. As one of the few single women in the bustling boomtown, she finds herself the center of attention, with two very different suitors vying for her affection. Lieutenant Richard Drummond, a respected Navy officer, and Peter Kelly, a hardworking baker, both seek to win her heart while navigating the complexities of their differing views on the treatment of local natives during a devastating smallpox outbreak.

As tensions rise between Drummond and Kelly, Arabella is faced with a critical decision that could alter the course of her life. She is drawn to the plight of a young girl abandoned by her tribe, and her desire to help ignites a sense of purpose within her. With Peter's support and guidance, Arabella begins to confront her fears and embrace her newfound independence. However, her commitment to doing what is right may come at a great cost.

The Runaway Bride explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced in times of crisis. As Arabella navigates her relationships and the challenges of her environment, readers are invited to ponder whether she can find the wisdom to make the right choices without losing everything she holds dear.