Dawn at Dewsbury

Can love bloom amidst ruins, and hope rise from the ashes of the past?

In the heart of Regency England, Dewsbury Estate stands as a monument to both grandeur and decay. It is here that Sarah Glanville, a young woman disillusioned by the marriage market, seeks refuge, only to find herself drawn into a world of hidden secrets and forbidden desires.

Jahleel Rivers, a widower still mourning his late wife, arrives at Dewsbury with his young daughter, Flora, commissioned to restore the estate's neglected gardens. He carries the weight of a shadowed past, a secret that threatens to keep him forever isolated in his grief. But within the overgrown beauty of the forgotten garden, a spark ignites between him and Sarah, a connection that defies societal expectations and awakens long-dormant emotions.

This is more than a second chance romance; it's a battle against the rigid constraints of their time. An age-gap romance that challenges what is considered proper.

As their love blossoms, so too do the obstacles. Whispers of scandal and disapproval circulate among the houseguests, fueled by the malicious Fanny. The arrival of a titled suitor further complicates matters, forcing Sarah to confront her own desires and the potential consequences of following her heart.

The neglected garden itself holds the key to the past, a past intertwined with tragedy, lost love, and a secret that could shatter everything. Just as Sarah and Jahleel dare to embrace a future together, a shocking discovery is made – a hidden letter, a revealed truth, a long-buried secret that bursts forth with the force of a sudden storm. Will this revelation destroy their fragile love, or will it be the key to unlocking a future free from the shadows of the past? One thing is certain. Their lives would be changed forever.