From an early age, Archie Delamore wonders why his father treats him with such scorn, and what the secret was behind his mother's death. Archie turns to his Grandfather Henderson for affection and accompanies him to his mines. But as he grows into early manhood, his stepmother, Patricia Delamore, seduces him and gives him his first lessons in love-making, then cruelly reveal part of the truth. When his grandfather passes, Archie's left the mines and all the responsibilities that go with ownership. Longing for warmth and true love, he marries, but once his wife has had two sons, she refuses to...
From an early age, Archie Delamore wonders why his father treats him with such scorn, and what the secret was behind his mother's death. Archie turns ...
The story is set in 19th century Dorset, South West England, during a time of unrest amongst the starving farm labourers and their families. At a young age, Amber Lange, an illegitimate peasant girl faces the demons of loss and finds herself destitute with younger siblings to support. Her beauty and intelligence attracts the attention of three very different men, their lives linked together in this story of love, lust and deception. The illegitimate son of Squire Tuckerman, Jake Hamilton-an idler who longs for the life of luxury he's convinced he's entitled to-who will betray her. Dr Royce...
The story is set in 19th century Dorset, South West England, during a time of unrest amongst the starving farm labourers and their families. At a youn...
