This 19th century saga set in the Lancashire mill town of Bilsden tells the story of Annie Hallam. She has at last found complete hapiness with her husband Frederick and their three children, but life is never simple and worries are imminent.
This 19th century saga set in the Lancashire mill town of Bilsden tells the story of Annie Hallam. She has at last found complete hapiness with her hu...
The shanty towns that spring up around the railway works are nothing like the safe world Jessie once knew. But in spite of the hardness of life there, she finds happiness with Jared. Until another navvy becomes determined to destroy their future.
The shanty towns that spring up around the railway works are nothing like the safe world Jessie once knew. But in spite of the hardness of life there,...
From the author of Salem Street and Hallam Square, this is a vivid tale of endurance, set in Lancashire from 1909-1914. Lizzie Kershaw is an independent spirit. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, Lizzie is given the chance for a new life.
From the author of Salem Street and Hallam Square, this is a vivid tale of endurance, set in Lancashire from 1909-1914. Lizzie Kershaw is an independe...
Rachel Smedling's ailing mother dies leaving her at the mercy of her hateful drunkard of a father. When she leaves home and marries a good man her life seems complete. Her father tries to destroy her happiness but others intervene and help her out.
Rachel Smedling's ailing mother dies leaving her at the mercy of her hateful drunkard of a father. When she leaves home and marries a good man her lif...
Happy working as a lady's maid, 17-year-old Liza's life is suddenly plunged into turmoil when her father announces that she is to marry a widower whom she detests. Her only recourse after he rapes her is to run away to Australia.
Happy working as a lady's maid, 17-year-old Liza's life is suddenly plunged into turmoil when her father announces that she is to marry a widower whom...
Anna Jacob's new saga of 1830s Lancashire introduces an unforgettable heroine whose greatest weapon is her strength of character. Previous novels by Jacobs include 'Lancashire Legacy' and 'Our Lizzie'.
Anna Jacob's new saga of 1830s Lancashire introduces an unforgettable heroine whose greatest weapon is her strength of character. Previous novels by J...
Little Billy is the light of Polly's life - it's for her son's sake that she puts up with an unkind mother-in-law. But when Billy is knocked over by a car and his father is killed in the rescue attempt, Polly must battle to keep hold of him.
Little Billy is the light of Polly's life - it's for her son's sake that she puts up with an unkind mother-in-law. But when Billy is knocked over by a...
Life in 1905 is hard for Mary Ann. It rapidly becomes worse when her new stepfather begins to abuse her. Sent away at 15 to bear his child, she meets Gabriel Clough who helps her escape to Blackpool after the birth. It is not until her mother dies that Mary Ann returns to uncover the secrets of her past.
Life in 1905 is hard for Mary Ann. It rapidly becomes worse when her new stepfather begins to abuse her. Sent away at 15 to bear his child, she meets ...
Keara Michaels doesn't want to leave her family in Ireland, but fate sends her first to Lancashire, then across the sea to Australia, pregnant and penniless. But danger threatens Keara as she starts the search for her lost sisters.
Keara Michaels doesn't want to leave her family in Ireland, but fate sends her first to Lancashire, then across the sea to Australia, pregnant and pen...
