KATHERINE, BEL AND SARAH: a collection of six classic heartwarming books

'Consistently charming.' The Times

'The cheeriest company . . . charmingly told.' Sunday Times

Immerse yourself in six complete novels in one beautiful complete collection from beloved novelist D.E Stevenson.

Bel is gentle and imaginative, building a new life and rooftop garden in London as she dares to let love in. Katherine is composed and principled, navigating widowhood and new beginnings with dignity and heart. Sarah is spirited and idealistic, balancing independence and youthful hope. Different in age and outlook, all three women share a deep resilience and a quiet heroism that lingers.

From city rooftops to Highland lochs and the tranquil beauty of the English countryside — rediscover D.E. Stevenson in these classic British fiction that warms the heart and lingers in the mind. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Goudge, Dorothy Whipple, Miss Read, Barbara Pym and Mary Stewart.

Book 1: Bel Lamington
Alone in London, orphan Bel creates a garden on a rooftop and a new life as a secretary. But when an artist crashes, quite literally, into her world, everything is upended. Bel must decide between the safety of solitude and the thrilling newness and vulnerability of love.

Book 2: Fletcher’s End
Newly married, Bel prepares to make a crumbling country cottage their new home. But rural life proves anything but peaceful— between mysterious neighbours, a house full of secrets, and the challenge of rebuilding more than just walls. With her usual quiet strength, Bel must learn that love, like a home, takes time, care, and a leap of faith.

Book 3: Katherine Wentworth
Widowed young and raising a stepson alone, Katherine Wentworth lives quietly on the edge of Edinburgh, balancing grief with grace. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a Highland laird — but love is never simple, especially when family legacies and social divides are at stake.

Book 4: Katherine’s Marriage
Now Lady of Ardfalloch, Katherine has a new life, a new family — and a fresh set of challenges. Between strained relationships, meddling relatives, and the lingering ghosts of her husband’s past. As more secrets unravel and tensions rise, she must find courage in herself and in the strength of love to keep her new family together.

Book 5: Sarah Morris Remembers
Told in lyrical flashbacks, Sarah Morris looks back on her childhood and youth with warmth and unflinching honesty. Recounting the upheaval of evacuation, the complex relationships with her family and the bittersweetness of first love . . .

Book 6: Sarah’s Cottage
Seeking freedom and a place to call her own, Sarah finds herself in a rundown Scottish cottage surrounded by beauty—and challenges. But the hills are alive with possibility, and soon Sarah is caught up in community dramas, new friendships, and a romance that may test everything she thought she wanted.

PRAISE FOR D.E.

'Lively and charming.' Sunday Mercury

'A story to delight and satisfy Mrs. Stevenson’s many readers.' Coventry Evening Telegraph

'A mistress of her romantic art.' Bristol Evening Post

'Mistress of the light novel.' The Times

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just a lovely story. All round the beautiful countryside. Easy comfy read.