The Wakeford Chronicles Series by Lynette Rees

The brand-new Christmas novel from bestselling ebook author, Lynette Rees!As the first snow of winter falls in the graveyard, Cassandra finds herself in a heart breaking situation...It’s the approach to Christmas in the village of Wakeford, and what should be the happiest time of the year is marred by the death of Lady Cassandra Bellingham’s husband, Oliver... moreThe brand-new Christmas novel from bestselling ebook author, Lynette Rees!As the first snow of winter falls in the graveyard, Cassandra finds herself in a heart breaking situation...It’s the approach to Christmas in the village of Wakeford, and what should be the happiest time of the year is marred by the death of Lady Cassandra Bellingham’s husband, Oliver. The fate of her beloved family home, Marshfield Manor, is tossed to the wind as she discovers upon his death that he has flittered all the family fortune away. She must now summon up the strength to hold everything together; after all, she has a young daughter and an aged aunt to care for. The only thing that is now legally hers is the little cottage in Wakeford where she and the Lord once conducted a passionate affair whilst his first wife lay sick on her death bed. As a consequence, some of the villagers have never forgiven her and nor have most of the staff at the manor house. Cassandra's appearance in Wakeford will have a far reaching effect on certain people living in the village as she encroaches on their lives, even those who despise her.Outcast and unwelcome in Wakeford, Cassandra fights for survival and before the chiming of Christmas bells, she realises she has a very important decision to make... less

Following a change of circumstance, Cassandra and her new husband are forced to live a meagre existance in Jem and Clyde's old cottage until Harry comes into good fortune quite by chance. Now the pair should have the chance to better themselves, but it doesn't quite work out that way. Heavily pregnant and alone, Cassie goes into labour at the cottage and it's touch and go whether the twins will survive. A new man appears on the scene who is described as a "rabble rouser" by Polly... moreFollowing a change of circumstance, Cassandra and her new husband are forced to live a meagre existance in Jem and Clyde's old cottage until Harry comes into good fortune quite by chance. Now the pair should have the chance to better themselves, but it doesn't quite work out that way. Heavily pregnant and alone, Cassie goes into labour at the cottage and it's touch and go whether the twins will survive. A new man appears on the scene who is described as a "rabble rouser" by Polly. But Cassie finds that her head turns towards the handsome, wilful young man, who acts as a voice for the people.Although she tries so hard, will Cassie be able to resist Tobias's charms?Reviews for Lynette Rees'Lynette Rees deserves to be up there amongst the best historical romance writers of this decade!''Readers who like Dilly Court and Nadine Dorries should give Lynette Rees a try''It's the best read I have had in a long time'Coming soon: Book 3 - Act of Remembrance less

One woman's grit and determination to keep her family together at all costs as the trials and tribulations they face seem ever mounting and perilous.A tale that spans the generations...Wakeford 1877The rabble rouser, otherwise known as Tobias Beckett has left Wakeford for America. Meanwhile, Cassandra is taking care of his mother, Cynthia, who is in poor health and she fears that something serious might happen to the woman while her son is so far away... moreOne woman's grit and determination to keep her family together at all costs as the trials and tribulations they face seem ever mounting and perilous.A tale that spans the generations...Wakeford 1877The rabble rouser, otherwise known as Tobias Beckett has left Wakeford for America. Meanwhile, Cassandra is taking care of his mother, Cynthia, who is in poor health and she fears that something serious might happen to the woman while her son is so far away. It had been a year since Tobias Beckett left Wakeford and there are some that miss him and some that most definitely, do not. Rose has since given birth to a baby girl called, Sophia, so Tobias's return could spell disaster for her and Clyde if he were ever to return and claim his child. There's someone in Wakeford who has it in for Cassandra and plans on making her life a living hell. Can she cope with being the subject of gossip once again?Wakeford 1914There have been rumours in Wakeford since the previous Christmas time that Britain is heading towards a war with Germany, but following the assassination of Franz Ferdinand of Austria at the end of June, things begin to surge forward at an alarming pace as the war progresses and folk in the village begin to fret about it. The women in the area in particular worry, realising that soon they might lose their sons, fathers, brothers and husbands to some senseless war that will be fought in a distant land far from home. Cassandra's twin sons, Gilbert and Ernest, sign up to fight for their King and country and she's immensely proud of her granddaughter, Alice, who becomes a nurse. It's an uncertain future ahead for all in the village of Wakeford.With the spoils of war comes remembrance....What readers are saying about Lynette best read I have had in a long time' Amazon reviewer *****'Another brilliant read from this amazing author' Amazon reviewer *****'Absolutely enthralled ... Would highly recommend for anyone that enjoys a good drama' Amazon reviewer *****'A beautiful story that I couldn't put down' Amazon reviewer ***** less