The Country Bride: The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, a heartwarming summer saga romance (The Village Secrets, Book 3)

The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! Don’t miss this heartwarming summer read. The time had come to leave Creek Manor. Their relationship was doomed from the start, he was the master of the house and she the servant… Summer, Little Creek 1879 For most of her life, Judy Begg has been a loyal servant at Creek Manor and to Jack Fox, its future lord. But just as their childhood friendship blossoms into a secret engagement he abandons her. And with Creek Manor up for sale, Judy and her family lose everything. Devastated, Judy is nonetheless determined to make the best of her life. Resolving to forget about Jack, she battles to keep her family from poverty’s door and her mother from the hands of her violent husband. Rob Dorning, the new owner of the manor, seems to be the answer to all of Little Creek’s problems, but Judy isn’t convinced. And when the ghosts of her past resurface, Judy will need to find more courage than ever before… Perfect for fans of A Village Scandal! The Country Bride is a top historical fiction that masterfully blends romance, adventure, and the harsh realities of Victorian life. The narrative is a testament to the resilience of its protagonist, Judy, making it a bestseller in its genre. For fans of Annemarie Brear (The Dock Girl's Shame), Rita Bradshaw (A Woman of Courage), Rosie Goodwin (A Mother's Grace), Anna Jacobs (Lavender Lane), and Katie Flynn (The Winter Runaway).