The latest book in the Hartford Manor series

I began reading the Hartford Manor books with Betsy, which is actually the prequel to the series. It was, in some senses, a harrowing story of a hard and difficult childhood, set against a background of the Devon countryside in the 1800s. In that book, Marcia Clayton brought to life a host of characters, with their own dreams, fears and domestic dramas, all of whom have grown organically in the ensuing books. 
In Annie’s Secret, two shocking incidents from the past come together to threaten the hitherto happy marriage of Annie and Robert Fellwood. I will not detail these incidents as it may spoil these wonderful stories for new readers. Suffice to say, Annie is beset by doubts and resentment as Robert, engrossed with his own secrets and torn by divided loyalties, fails to support her. It’s an expertly teased out story, enhanced by the hustle and bustle of life surrounding the main characters. If you have not yet discovered the Hartford Manor series, I would urge you to check them out. You have many enjoyable hours of reading ahead of you  and more than a few surprises along the way.