Maids of Kent
2 primary works • 3 total works
Book 1
THE FIRST SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY.
'An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around . . . I'll be sure to look out for the next book in the series.' Val Wood
'An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page.'
Margaret Dickinson
'I enjoyed reading Half a Sixpence and following the fortunes and tribulations of Catherine . . . It gave a very good sense of time and place and I hope it does really well for her.' Rosie Goodwin
'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson' Frost Magazine
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East Kent, 1830. Catherine Rook takes her peaceful life for granted. Her days are spent at the village school and lending a hand on her family's farm. Life is run by the seasons, and there's little time for worry.
But rural unrest begins sweeping through Kent, and when Pa Rook buys a threshing machine it brings turbulence and tragedy to Wanstall Farm. With the Rooks' fortunes forever changed, Catherine must struggle to hold her family together.
She turns to her childhood companion, Matty Carter, for comfort, and finds more than friendship in his loving arms. But Matty has his own family to protect, and almost as quickly as their love blossomed their future begins to unravel.
With the threat of destitution nipping at her heels, Catherine must forge a way out of ruin . . .
Praise for Half a Sixpence:
'What a treat. A Saga so refreshingly different from anything I have read before. A terrific story the reader will find impossible to put down . . . The tale that Evie tells us is fascinating, gripping, sad, happy, highly original and yes, you'll find out all about that half sixpence.'
Eileen Ramsay
'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson books I have loved so much. Brilliant historical fiction that draws you in and does not let you go. Even better, this is the first book in a trilogy. We can't wait until the next instalment.' Frost Magazine
'I absolutely loved, loved, loved reading Half A Sixpence and I can't wait to read more from the pen of Evie Grace.' Ginger Book Geek, 5*
'Highly recommend to fans of novels in the saga or historical fiction genre.' Abby Bonny Book Reviews, 5*
'A brilliant first novel.' Mojo Mums blog
Book 2
THE SECOND SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY.
'One of the most gifted saga writers writing today’ Bookish Jottings
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Will she break free and change her future?
Canterbury, 1853
Agnes Berry-Clay might have been born into rags but she is growing up with riches.
Given away as a baby by her real mother, she was rescued and raised by her darling Papa and distant Mama. Agnes wants for nothing, except perhaps a little freedom.
But as times goes on, her life at Windmarsh Court changes. New arrivals and old resentments push Agnes to the peripheries, and finally the consequences of one fateful day shatter her dreams for the future.
Heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal, Agnes is faced with a terrible choice: stay and surrender, or flee and fight to keep her freedom.
Praise for Her Mother’s Daughter
‘I was completely HOOKED’ Anne Bonny Book Reviews
‘Unputdownable … Once I started reading, the world around me didn’t exist’ As the Page Turns Reviews
‘I totally and utterly LOVED reading the second episode of the ‘Maids Of Kent’ trilogy and I can’t wait for the concluding instalment’ Ginger Book Geek
‘An enthralling and emotional tale that I simply couldn’t bear to put down’ Bookish Jottings
‘An enjoyable read’ Shaz’s Book Blog
THE THIRD AND FINAL SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY.
'An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around . . . I’ll be sure to look out for the next book in the series.' Val Wood
‘An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page.’
Margaret Dickinson
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East Kent, 1876
With doting parents and siblings she adores, sixteen-year-old Rose Cheevers leads a contented life at Willow Place in Canterbury. A bright future ahead of her, she dreams of following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming a teacher.
Then one traumatic day turns the Cheevers’ household upside-down. What was once a safe haven has become a place of peril, and Rose is forced to flee with the younger children. Desperate, she seeks refuge in a remote village with a long lost grandmother who did not know she existed.
But safety comes at a price, and the arrival of a young stranger with connections to her past raises uncomfortable questions about what the future holds. Somehow, Rose must find the strength to keep her family together. Above all else, though, she needs a place to call home.