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Embark on a gripping journey through the life of David Grieve, who navigates the challenges of his childhood on a secluded Peak District farm. As an orphan, his destiny is entwined with that of his spirited sister, Louie. Follow David as he transforms from a life of hardship to remarkable success in business, experiences the vibrant adventures of Paris, and ultimately seeks solace back in Manchester. However, just as he finds stability, tragedy strikes, altering the course of his life forever. (Summary by Simon Evers)

Julie le Breton, the secret daughter of Lady Rose, was raised far from the aristocratic world her mother abandoned when she chose love over lineage. Now, two decades later, with her parents gone, Julie arrives in London to serve as the companion to the influential Lady Henry. Few know of her noble heritage, but her presence creates a sensation in high society. As Julie navigates the complexities of her new life, tensions rise between her and Lady Henry, fueled by jealousy over Julies rising star. Meanwhile, Julie champions a dashing young soldier named Warkworth, leading her to establish her ...

Constance Bledlow is a strikingly beautiful and wealthy 20-year-old who arrives in Oxford, ready to embrace a new chapter while staying with her financially struggling uncle, a University reader, and his family. Captivating the hearts of Oxfords elite, she quickly becomes the center of attention, particularly for the arrogant aristocrat, Douglas Falloden. However, he soon learns that Constance is not one to easily submit to his charms. When a cruel act of hazing by Falloden and his peers causes a serious injury to a Polish musician, Radowitz, the lives of Constance, Douglas, and Radowitz ...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1915, Missing follows the poignant journey of Nelly and Lieutenant George Sarratt, who have just begun their married life. After a brief but idyllic honeymoon in the breathtaking Lake District, George is deployed to the Front in northern France. Left behind with her domineering sister, Bridget, Nelly finds herself drawn into the lives of the affluent, including Sir William Farrell, his companion Captain Marsworth, and his sister Cicely. As the war rages on, Nelly receives devastating news George is reported ‘missing, believed killed’ in action. The ...

Join William Ashe, a rising political star, as he makes the impulsive decision to marry Kitty—a whimsical and unpredictable young woman who, rather than supporting his ambitions, chooses to follow her own whims. This captivating narrative explores the twists and turns of their unconventional marriage, leading to an unforeseen conclusion. - Summary by Simon Evers