The Angel Maker
1884 North Devon, England
When carpenter, Fred Carter, finds a young woman in dire straits by the roadside, he takes her to the local inn where she gives birth to a daughter. Charlotte Mackie is an unmarried mother and has run away from home where she would have no sympathy from her strict parents. A few days later, Fred takes Charlotte to her aunt’s house and does not expect to see her again.
When their paths unexpectedly cross, Fred finds Charlotte is distraught as her aunt has arranged an adoption behind her back. Charlotte is desperate to find her baby, and Fred promises to help. However, they are unprepared for the sinister discoveries that lay before them. Set alongside the absorbing detail of country life and budding village romances, dark forces are at work, which ultimately test the bravery and resourcefulness of the whole community.
The Angel Maker is the sequel to The Mazzard Tree and the second novel in a compelling series that follows the lives and loves of the villagers of Hartford. A rare treat for lovers of historical fiction.
Praise for The Angel Maker:
“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.”
~ Ryan Hale, 5* Amazon Review
“What a beautiful book-a real rags to riches story. Of course there are bumps along the way. Actually there a a couple of happy ending with several different characters.”
~ MikiHope, 5* Amazon Review
“Marcia Clayton's skilled pen easily transports the reader to 1800s North Devon, with captivating descriptions of romance winning out over societal struggles and an intricate plot that weaves through relationships, births, and the mysterious appearance of Sam, the homeless man, who turns out to be … no, I won't spoil the plot!”
~ CBM, 5* Amazon Review
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