The Lioness of Boston

Isabella falls into a deep depression and her health declines. Jack becomes more and more concerned. One day, Isabella is abruptly carried out of the house (still in bed) and loaded onto a ship.

Isabella and Jack sail across the Atlantic, bound for England. She keeps to herself and avoids socializing with the other wealthy passengers. However, one night she happens upon a group of servants and staff dancing and drinking together. Isabella makes conversation with a young waiter named Victor.

By June 1866, Isabella and Jack are in London, where they visit the Chelsea Physic Garden. Jack is focused on Isabella’s physical health, but Isabella explains that she will only feel better when she has “a purpose. My purpose” (127).