The Peverill Family Saga Series by Doris Leslie

A compelling historical romance set in Restoration-era England! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy, Elizabeth Chadwick and Rose Tremain. A virgin bride is torn between two loves… England, 1652England’s monarchy lies in tatters, the country in the grip of Cromwell’s iron hand.Thirteen-year-old Prudence Folliett cares little for politics, but she’s forced to grow up in a hurry when her father falls gravely ill... moreA compelling historical romance set in Restoration-era England! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy, Elizabeth Chadwick and Rose Tremain. A virgin bride is torn between two loves… England, 1652England’s monarchy lies in tatters, the country in the grip of Cromwell’s iron hand.Thirteen-year-old Prudence Folliett cares little for politics, but she’s forced to grow up in a hurry when her father falls gravely ill. And with the country in turmoil, his dying wish is to secure his young daughter’s future…Betrothed on her father’s orders to her cousin Piers ‘Percy’ Folliett, Prue’s world is changed for ever. Until now, her life has been spent in play, study and good-natured sparring with Percy and family friend Robert ‘Robin’ Peverill. But their childhood harmony comes to an ugly end when Robin declares that he, too, loves Prue.Beloved of two men, married to one and possessed by neither, Prue lives her life quietly and refuses to think about what might have been. But when her path crosses with Robin’s again, her world is turned upside down as old feelings flicker into life again… Should Prue bow to duty or follow her heart? Can her childhood infatuation survive against the odds? And when a dreadful betrayal threatens to destroy all three friends, will their lives ever be the same again?FOLLY’S END is the first book in The Peverill Family Saga romantic historical novels set between the 17th and 19th centuries in England.‘An unusual harmony between plot and atmosphere … A well-conceived tragic climax … Miss Leslie handles it with delicacy and control.’ – Times Literary Supplement “Its most delicate problem has been handled with no little skill.” – Sunday Times “Folly's End shows how much of life there is in the traditional type of historical romance when it is informed by an ardent sense of the reality of the past.” – Scotsman“The pictures of the time and the character drawing, particularly of the women, are magnificent.” – Henry Saville“Eminent critics have praised Miss Leslie for her work and will praise her again for this. She is fast becoming one of our best historical writers.” – Manchester Evening NewsTHE PEVERILL FAMILY SAGA BOOK 1: Folly’s EndBOOK 2: The PeverillsBOOK 3: A Young Wives’ Tale less

A captivating historical romance set in the 1700s! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy, Elizabeth Chadwick and Rose Tremain. A headstrong young woman defies the conventions of her age … England, 1780Poised on the cusp of womanhood, rebellious Christina Peverill dreams of a life of freedom and intellectual pursuits – and a mother who loves her... moreA captivating historical romance set in the 1700s! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy, Elizabeth Chadwick and Rose Tremain. A headstrong young woman defies the conventions of her age … England, 1780Poised on the cusp of womanhood, rebellious Christina Peverill dreams of a life of freedom and intellectual pursuits – and a mother who loves her.Though her first London ‘season’ propels her into an exciting new world, she’s aghast when her mother – the self-absorbed Kitty Peverill – embarks on a campaign to marry her off. Christina has no interest in marriage, and is repelled by the prospective suitors her mother produces.Frustrated by the constraints of being female, she cares little for society’s conventions, and is drawn to the burgeoning women’s rights movement. But when she runs into a childhood acquaintance – the enigmatic Paul Tyson – Christina can’t ignore what her heart is telling her.Frustrated in love, Christina throws herself instead into the pursuit of new experiences. When a long-held dream of travelling to France becomes a reality, she’s beguiled by the romance of Paris.But as the French Revolution gains momentum, and Paris becomes a bloodstained battleground, Christina finds herself in mortal danger… Can a lone woman survive the terror raging outside her door? Will Christina and Paul ever find their way back to each other? Or will Christina’s passion for adventure finally prove to be her downfall?THE PEVERILLS is the second book in The Peverill Family Saga romantic historical novels set between the 17th and 19th centuries in England.‘…the same stirring adventure and romance as characterised “Folly's End” … Fact and fiction are blended to make a novel authentic in detail, and from the historic past incidents unfold in a vital panorama.’ — Melbourne Weekly TimesTHE PEVERILL FAMILY SAGA BOOK 1: Folly’s EndBOOK 2: The PeverillsBOOK 3: A Young Wives’ Tale less

An evocative historical romance set in England and Jamaica! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy, Elizabeth Chadwick and Rose Tremain. The saga of the Peverill family continues… England, 1801When Lady Christina Tyson learns that her headstrong daughter Antonia has eloped with secret lover John Mellon, she’s dismayed – and all the more so when she discovers that her daughter’s marriage will take her far away from England to the shores of Jamaica... moreAn evocative historical romance set in England and Jamaica! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy, Elizabeth Chadwick and Rose Tremain. The saga of the Peverill family continues… England, 1801When Lady Christina Tyson learns that her headstrong daughter Antonia has eloped with secret lover John Mellon, she’s dismayed – and all the more so when she discovers that her daughter’s marriage will take her far away from England to the shores of Jamaica.Just like Christina at her age, Antonia is hungry for adventure. But life in the Caribbean isn’t the sun-drenched idyll she had dreamt of – especially when a long-buried secret from John’s past threatens to destroy the couple’s happiness.Years later, John and Antonia’s orphan daughter Pauline Mellon is the despair of her grandmother, as Christina struggles to mould the spirited young woman into a suitable wife for an aristocrat. Rebellious Pauline disdains the debutante social scene, and although her cousin Folliett Peverill has loved her from the age of twelve, she spurns his affections.When Pauline meets Richard Mellon, a political radical with parliamentary aspirations, she is immediately smitten – and is bowled over with delight when a marriage proposal soon follows. Is Pauline following her heart into disaster? Does true love lie closer to home than she knows? And when Pauline embarks on a reckless course of action, could she lose everything over one foolish mistake? A YOUNG WIVES’ TALE is the third book in The Peverill Family Saga romantic historical novels set between the 17th and 19th centuries in England.THE PEVERILL FAMILY SAGA BOOK 1: Folly’s EndBOOK 2: The PeverillsBOOK 3: A Young Wives’ Tale less