1886 North Devon, England
Lady Lilliana Grantley has been seriously ill with typhoid, a disease that recently claimed her husband Edgar’s life and that of his long-time lover, Rosemary Gibbs. Now recovering at last, the lady wastes no tears on her husband but is determined to wreak revenge on his two illegitimate children.
Embarrassed for years by his affair with Rosemary, a childhood sweetheart living nearby, she has falsely accused Sir Edgar’s daughter, Millicent, of the theft of a precious brooch and wants to see her jailed or hung.
Fortunately for Millie and her little brother, Jonathan, their granny, Emily, insisted they leave home as soon as she heard of Sir Edgar’s death, for she knew his widow would seek revenge. The old lady was soon proved right, and Lady Lilliana, furious the two youngsters were nowhere to be found, evicted the old woman despite the fact she, too, was dangerously ill.
After a long and hazardous journey to North Devon, Millie and Jonathan were united with some long-lost family members who made them welcome and gave them a home. However, aware that Lady Lilliana has put a price on Millie’s head, they know they are not yet out of danger. Despite this, they are determined to find their granny, Emily, who seems to have disappeared.
Aided by her long-time lover, Sir Clive Robinson, Lady Lilliana is determined to find Millie and Jonnie and get them out of her life once and for all, but how far will the embittered woman go?
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“This lovely, emotional, and powerful story set in the 1800’s includes an array of interesting characters and their personal tragedies, conflicts, and means of survival.
The writing transported me to this place in time where struggle and hardship was a way of life if you weren’t born into the well -to -do. Quite a read!”
~ Amazon 5* Review for The Mazzard Tree
“What a lovely, full story.
I couldn't put it down either. It's been a long time since I stayed up until 1 am reading & woke up 4 hours later to finish a book. Really, a wonderful tale.”
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“Marcia Clayton’s The Angel Maker, set in 19th-century North Devon, is a captivating continuation of her Hartford Manor Series. Clayton expertly immerses readers in the Victorian era, blending romance, societal struggles, and intricate relationships into a seamless narrative. The story revolves around Robert Fellwood’s determination to marry Annie Carter, a village girl, much to the dismay of his upper-class parents. The tension between the classes is a central theme, explored through the intertwined lives of manor and village residents.
Clayton's characters are richly developed, especially Sabina, whose kindness towards Peter Webber and his son Arthur brings warmth to the story.”
~ Amazon 5* Review for The Angel Maker
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