It is, and beautiful, at that. Though somewhat daunting, too.

( To be a woman alone without family and people both in a strange world. Though perhaps alone is an incorrect term. 'Out of her depth' is better.

Sighing softly, she looks up into his eyes and can see he has known loss. How many has he lost to be left with only his mother? )

I have shared a story with you, sir. Would you do me the honour of hearing one of yours?