But Lady 'Bella' has a secret and unable to live with her domineering husband she decides to leave, fighting for custody of their daughter, Leonie. Book one starts the story with Rosalind and her family struggling in Rockwood to survive hard times. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child. Overall, I enjoyed the book — definitely worth a read if you're a fan of shows like "Downton Abbey" and you're looking for a fluffy (yet dramatic) holiday romance!

Throughout all last book and the beginning of this one, Nancy stipulated that she would not marry Freddie unless both his parents gave their blessing as she did not want to come between his family. Fans of the series might find it intriguing to delve into other works by {author name} to see how their writing has evolved or how different themes are explored across their body of work. When Tom is sent packing, Effie is driven to desperation and she steals Jacob’s hidden cache of money and escapes with her son. With all of Dilly's books they keep you engaged with the characters and the story line, this one hooks you in from the start and keeps going til the end.But living with Piers' grandmother, who brings with her all her maids and servants that she couldn't possibly live without thus creating havoc below the stairs with the Carey's lifelong loyal housekeeper and cook, Hester. An entertaining read that kept me absorbed although some of the story lines towards the end became somewhat far fetched. She also understood that he was heir to a vast estate and viscountcy and that he had responsibilities that would become his in the place of his father when the time came. She is drawn to the suffragette movement, but when her father faces ruin they are forced to move to the country and Daisy's first duty is to her family.

As the first Christmas snowflakes fall, Rosalind finds herself pregnant and alone…Christmas is coming to the village of Rockwood.They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Rosie has been left to look after her siblings after her father travels to look for rare plants and her mother joins the opera. Not only that, she complains he doesn't seem to have time for her anymore and cares more for the business and the estate than for her. When Ellen dies in childbirth, an independent-minded, spirited Sarah falls foul of the workhouse master Trigg and . Alone, barefoot, beaten down and at the mercy of her cruel uncle, Eliza realises that her very survival is at stake From the Paperback edition.

Her characters are always so vividly drawn that you are soon invested in the storyline and where it will take them all. To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. With her mother away from home, a desperate Irene has little choice but to seek help from Inspector Edward Kent her sworn enemy.Advertising Disclosure: Please note that many links to retailers are affiliate links, which yields a commission for us.

She is married with two grown up children, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband and large, yellow Labrador. But she cant help wondering who her parents really wereWhen Nancy is sent away to finishing school, she finds herself in the midst of London society. What they don't realise is that Nancy has no money on her which is why she was walking through the unknown streets of London alone.These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Rosalind doesn't know what to think but she believes that there is far more to Piers than meets the eye. Her estranged grandfather unexpectedly bequeaths a small, struggling factory making mourning dresses and Amelia dares to dream… Drawing sketches by candlelight, she longs to sew elegant gowns from fine silks and beautiful ribbons for the rich. Well, now he was stepping up to those responsibilities as his father took ill and she's complaining about it! But life has been hard for the Careys as they struggle to keep the roof over their heads and have racked up debts which they cannot pay.