The West Country Family Sagas Series by Daisy Carter

Maisie will do anything to save her sister, Abigail. But secrets from the past put them in danger, and a powerful person with a reputation to protect is determined to stop her…Scavenging in the mud by day, and sewing by night, Maisie Griffin knows that hard work is the only way to keep her family together. With her ma unwell, and her little sister Abigail to care for, it’s a struggle to keep a roof over their heads... moreMaisie will do anything to save her sister, Abigail. But secrets from the past put them in danger, and a powerful person with a reputation to protect is determined to stop her…Scavenging in the mud by day, and sewing by night, Maisie Griffin knows that hard work is the only way to keep her family together. With her ma unwell, and her little sister Abigail to care for, it’s a struggle to keep a roof over their heads.Life takes a different turn when Maisie and Abigail are sent to live with her aunt and uncle, Edith and Josiah, at The Jolly Sailor Inn. Maisie dreams of having her own dressmaking shop, but serving ale under spiteful Aunt Edith’s strict rules is Maisie’s harsh reality. The only thing that makes it bearable is her friendship with Jack Piper and his family.But when a well-to-do couple calls at the inn one day, it sparks a chain of events that will change their lives forever.And Maisie has a secret – a secret so valuable it threatens to expose a wealthy and powerful man who is determined to protect his reputation at any cost.When the past catches up with Maisie, she is swept into a new life with a family she never knew she had.And when Abigail runs away, it’s a race against time to save her.Can Maisie trust the people who say they want to help? Prepared to risk everything, will she reunite her family against all the odds…The Runaway Sister is a page-turning, heart-warming saga romance, full of gritty drama, courage, heartache, and hope, that will linger in your mind long after you finish it.Another feel-good historical family saga by Daisy Carter, the popular bestselling author of The Narrowboat Orphans, The Pit Girl’s Scandal, and more. Fans of Dilly Court, Lindsey Hutchinson, and Rosie Goodwin will adore this thrilling and unforgettable story. less

Nancy thought she had a place to finally call home. But when she finds herself leading a double life, she must stay one step ahead of danger if she is ever to discover the true meaning of what makes a family… Nancy is used to uncertainty. Adopted and always on the move because of her stepfather’s illness, she feels like an outsider, even in her own family... moreNancy thought she had a place to finally call home. But when she finds herself leading a double life, she must stay one step ahead of danger if she is ever to discover the true meaning of what makes a family… Nancy is used to uncertainty. Adopted and always on the move because of her stepfather’s illness, she feels like an outsider, even in her own family.When she’s sent to live at Kingsley House, a charitable home run by the eccentric Kingsley sisters, she feels as though she has been abandoned and forgotten.But in the faded splendour of the ramshackle house, one of the other children, Arthur befriends her, and Nancy finally has the security of a proper home and a better future to look forward to. When a twist of fate brings someone new to Kingsley House, Nancy’s hopes and dreams start to unravel, and secrets from Arthur’s past threaten to catch up with him.Forced into leading a double life, Nancy and Arthur are torn between right and wrong.When the net tightens from every direction, can they save Kingsley House and stay one step ahead of danger?And when someone offers a way out, can he be trusted?Nancy must face heartbreak and harsh facts about everything she believed of her past…and only through doing so can she discover the true meaning of what makes a family…The Forgotten Girl is a page-turning, heart-warming saga romance, full of gritty drama, courage, heartache, and hope, that will linger in your mind long after you finish it.Another feel-good historical family saga by Daisy Carter, the popular bestselling author of The Narrowboat Orphans, The Pit Girl’s Scandal, and more. Fans of Dilly Court, Lindsey Hutchinson, and Rosie Goodwin will adore this thrilling and unforgettable story. less

Torn between keeping secrets or revealing the truth, with the shadows of age-old wrongs hanging over her…can Sophie find the love and happiness she deserves?Sophie Henderson’s childhood changes in a heartbeat when she and her sister, Anne, are abandoned at Kingsley House, a charitable home for unwanted children.As they grow up, Anne is full of restless ambition and sees marriage to a wealthy man as her way up in the world... moreTorn between keeping secrets or revealing the truth, with the shadows of age-old wrongs hanging over her…can Sophie find the love and happiness she deserves?Sophie Henderson’s childhood changes in a heartbeat when she and her sister, Anne, are abandoned at Kingsley House, a charitable home for unwanted children.As they grow up, Anne is full of restless ambition and sees marriage to a wealthy man as her way up in the world. But Sophie is happy to become a maid if it means she can stay near Albert Granger, her childhood friend.One day, everything changes when the wealthy businessman, Horace Smallwood invites them to sing at his hotel. And when Albert's parents, Dolly and Joe suggest she could also sing on their narrowboat, The River Maid, to entertain the well-to-do ladies and gentlemen staying at the hotel, the future looks rosy.But as Sophie gains notoriety, she attracts the attention of unknown enemies.And when she stumbles across something she shouldn’t have, she gets sucked into a web of secrets and lies.As much as she wants to do the right thing, too many peoples’ fortunes rely on her staying silent.Amid bitter rivalries and with the long shadows of age-old wrongs hanging over her, Sophie thinks her chance at love is lost forever.And when a glittering future beckons, she is torn between old obligations and new opportunities.Will letting go of her secrets be her salvation? And can Sophie ever find her way back home to the West Country and the happy family life she longs for?Sophie’s Secret is a heart-warming saga romance that turns full circle with the narrowboat families of times gone by. Full of adventure, courage, heartache, and hope, this page-turner will linger in your mind long after you finish it.Another feel-good historical family saga by Daisy Carter, the popular bestselling author of The Narrowboat Orphans, The Pit Girl’s Scandal, and more. Fans of Dilly Court, Lindsey Hutchinson, and Rosie Goodwin will adore this thrilling and unforgettable story. less