When Her Suitor Sails Away

Eleanor Spencer, daughter of a wealthy banker, knows exactly what she wants from her life; to become the wife of Joshua Aldridge, a handsome and kind merchant and love of her life. While her mother doesn't approve of the match, Eleanor's father seems to be welcoming the young man with open arms. However, when Joshua decides to formally ask for Eleanor's hand, her father’s answer astounds them all, with Eleanor falling into pieces…

Will Eleanor manage to change her father’s mind, who is swayed by her mother's demands?

Desperate and shattered, Joshua sets off for Calcutta to open a new trade for his father's company, as he thinks this is the only way to win over Eleanor's family. Little did he know that when his ship goes down after a violent storm, he would wake up in India with amnesia...

What will happen when Joshua finally returns to England and finds that his love is betrothed to a familiar figure?

When years later, Joshua and Eleanor meet again, the powerful connection between them is still alive. As Joshua’s memory slightly returns, he has to decide whether to return to India or stay and fight for his only true love. Will Eleanor and Joshua heal their scars and go against those who do not tolerate their union? Or will the past heartaches and unforeseen storms be too much to bear?

"When Her Suitor Sails Away" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.