Book of the Month: The Angel Maker by Marcia Clayton

The Angel Maker

by Marcia Clayton

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, an unmarried mother, 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 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 lie 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:

“The Angel Maker ... is a beautifully written story that captivates and resonates deeply with readers. The narrative draws the reader into a world rich with emotional complexities, where love intertwines with the unyielding spirit of resilience.”

~ Yarde Book Promotion, 5* Editorial 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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Marcia Clayton

Marcia Clayton writes historical fiction with a sprinkling of romance and mystery in a heartwarming family saga that spans the Regency period through Victorian times.

As a child, Marcia’s favourite pastimes were writing stories and reading, and she adored the Enid Blyton books, particularly The Famous Five and The Adventure Series. These books instilled in her a love of literature that has remained with her to this day.

A farmer’s daughter, Marcia, was born in North Devon and is proud to be a Devon Maid. Over the years, she has been employed in various occupations, primarily to work around raising her three sons, Stuart, Paul, and David. She has worked in banking and nursing and, for many years, was the School Transport Manager for the local authority. Now retired, Marcia spends a lot of her time writing historical fiction but also enjoys gardening, researching her family history, and walking in the lovely Devon countryside with Bryan, her husband of fifty-four years.

Marcia has written seven books in the historical family saga, The Hartford Manor Series and is working on the eighth, which she hopes to publish later this year. You can also read her free short story, Amelia, a spin-off tale from the first book, The Mazzard Tree. Amelia, a little orphan girl of 4, is abandoned in Victorian London with her brothers, Joseph and Matthew. To find out what happens to her, download the story here:
https://marciaclayton.co.uk/amelia-free-download/  

In addition to writing books, Marcia writes blogs about a variety of subjects and a monthly newsletter, which she shares with her readers. If you would like to join Marcia’s mailing list, please subscribe to her website, The Devon Maid Book Corner: https://marciaclayton.co.uk/

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