The story continues from the end of Volume 1, with Kate Vernon now married to Lord Reginald Carlyon. The couple is happy together, but their happiness is soon tested when Lord Carlyon is called away to fight in the Napoleonic Wars. Kate is left alone at Carlyon Hall, and she must face the challenges of running the estate and raising her young son, Reginald. Kate is a strong and capable woman, and she proves to be more than up to the task. She manages the estate with skill and efficiency, and she raises her son with love and care. However, she is not without her weaknesses. She is sometimes too trusting, and she is often blinded by her love for her husband. When Lord Carlyon returns from the war, he is a changed man. He is no longer the carefree and loving husband that Kate remembers. In the end, Kate must find a way to save her marriage and her family. She must learn to trust her own judgment, and she must find a way to reach her husband's heart. "Kate Vernon: A Tale. Vol. 2" is a story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a story about the strength of the human spirit, and the power of love to overcome all obstacles.