As affecting the fate of my absent husbandThe tragic fate of the lost Franklin expedition (1845 48) is a well known part of exploration history, but there has always been a gap in the story a personal account that begs to be told. In As affecting the fate of my absent husband, Erika Behrisch Elce has collected the poignant letters of Sir John Franklin's wife, Jane, which provide a vital new perspective on the tragedy. From her optimistic requests to whaling ships to her persistent demands for