by Anna Jacobs
Lancashire, 1895. Abigail Dawson has lived in fear of her father for thirty years. But when, after uprooting them to a grand new home in Ollerthwaite, he’s found murdered in the street, her life is turned upside down.
Alone and caught in a web of her father’s secrets, Abigail needs someone to rely on – so when hardworking handyman Rufus promises her a new life, she’s thrilled at the chance to have a family of her own. But as they grow closer, could it be more than a marriage of convenience?
Meanwhile, the rebuilding of the Ollerton estate is bringing new life to the valley – but old grudges, and new threats, are disturbing the peace. With plans for the Diamond Jubilee approaching, can the whole village band together to protect their home?