Maxwell Lochandee
5 primary works • 7 total works
Book 1
At sixteen, Rachel O'Brian finds herself alone in the world and accepts a home with an old friend of her father's, but she is unprepared for his wife's malice and cannot guess at the secret which feeds the woman's hatred.
The younger Maxwells welcome Rachel to their Ayrshire farm, especially Ross, but he too has earned Gertrude Maxwell's spite. When Ross disappears Rachel is dismayed to find herself destitute and expecting his child. Not until past secrets are revealed can the two find each other again.
Book 2
Part Two of an historical romance saga set in the Scottish Borders between the two World Wars.
Ross and Rachel Maxwell take up life at the Glens of Lochandee, where they must strive to build up the farm, raise a family, and rear their animals despite uncertainty of their tenure, the social instability of the years between the two World Wars and the heartbreak of tragic loss. Their love of the land and each other gives them strength and determination to face these challenges.
Book 3
Part Three of an historical romance saga set in the Scottish Borders between the two World Wars.
As their children grow, Ross and Rachel continue their battles to consolidate the farm at the Glens of Lochandee, fighting against a corrupt landlord and the ravages of disease. Overshadowing their rural life, too, are the dark clouds of another World War and the impact on their friends and family.
Book 4
World War II has ended, rationing is still in force and building material is scarce - the first priority is repairing the homes destroyed by the German bombs. Rachel and Ross Maxwell, remain married and living at Lochandee, having survived various challenges. Daughter Bridie is being wooed by Nick Jones, her brother Conan's business partner. She is very innocent and Scotland at the time is not the easiest place for courtship. Rachel struggles to sell her beloved heirloom to help the young couple build a house of their own.
Book 5
Maxwell family tensions grow as Bridie wants to control her farming destiny, her modern ideas at odds with Ross's traditional ways. Nick and Conan's business partnership is strained as it becomes ever more successful. Meanwhile, Conan's past indiscretion comes to light, and romance is born out of tragedy and an old rivalry. Emerging from the post-war tough times there is new hope for the future. What will the Maxwell legacy be?
At sixteen, Rachel O'Brian finds herself alone in the world and accepts a home with an old friend of her father's, but she is unprepared for his wife's malice and cannot guess at the secret which feeds the woman's hatred.
The younger Maxwells welcome Rachel to their Ayrshire farm, especially Ross, but he too has earned Gertrude Maxwell's spite. When Ross disappears Rachel is dismayed to find herself destitute and expecting his child. Not until past secrets are revealed can the two find each other again.
At sixteen, Rachel O'Brian finds herself alone in the world and accepts a home with an old friend of her father's, but she is unprepared for his wife's malice and cannot guess at the secret which feeds the woman's hatred.
The younger Maxwells welcome Rachel to their Ayrshire farm, especially Ross, but he too has earned Gertrude Maxwell's spite. When Ross disappears Rachel is dismayed to find herself destitute and expecting his child. Not until past secrets are revealed can the two find each other again.