His duty was to God, but his heart was with her. A tale of love and sacrifice from the bestselling author of Miss Appleby''s Academy. Perfect for fans of Maggie Hope and Diane Allen.

Born into a family of Methodist preachers in County Durham, Joshua Castle knows that he too will become a minister. Though his faith is strong, his young heart is broken when he goes to Bristol to learn his trade, leaving behind Emma Meikle, the beautiful daughter of the pub landlord. In Bristol, Joshua meets the wealthy Matthews family, and though his upbringing is at odds with their lavish lifestyle, he is attracted to their daughter Patience. But can Joshua ever forget the girl he left at home?

Note: this book was previously published under the title The Preacher''s Son.