You Never Know Your Luck; being the story of a matrimonial deserter. Volume 3.

This novel traces the consequences of a marital desertion through interwoven domestic scenes and social encounters, centering on a perceptive young woman whose impulsive meddling and clear-eyed wit set plans in motion to manage a strained reunion between a returning wife and the man whose loyalties are uncertain. Through intimate household moments, gossip, and episodes of ironic humor, it examines jealousy, social pretension, and the limited choices open to women, balancing sentimental feeling with sharp observation of manners. The narrative proceeds episodically, alternating personal confession, moral dilemmas, and a quietly ironic resolution of tangled attachments.