This was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I just knew I was going to love it. Highly recommended

Anna jacobs never ever disappoints and I can’t wait to read the next instalment. I love reading her genre as I love the insight to how it was back then. I would highly recommend this author and this series

This is book #2 of the Ellindale series. Whilst it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. Based in the years between World War I and II, we are taken back to the Lancashire town of Ellindale. We meet characters from the previous book, but this book primarily focusses on Finn Carlisle, an ex-policeman who has inherited his Great-Uncle’s estate and run-down Heythorpe House in the town. When he visits the house, he finds 11-year-old Reggie hiding. Reggie has escaped from the local orphanage, and is showing signs that he has been the victim of physical abuse by the people who run the orphanage. Finn takes a shine to Reggie and vows to keep him safe, along with helping the other residents of the town.

I loved the first book of the series, which told the story of Finn’s new neighbours, Leah and Jonah Wilcox. I also loved the return to the little town, and it was great to meet some new characters, as well as reconnecting with some familiar faces. Finn has suffered tragedy in his life, but he is such a likeable character, and the inheritance proves to be a new start for him. Needing help to fix up the house, it was heart-warming to see Finn employing some of the residents of Ellindale, and providing them with some financial security in the difficult times between the wars. I loved how Finn took Reggie into his care, but was saddened at how Reggie had been treated whilst at the orphanage.

There is lots of drama within the pages, mainly surrounding young Reggie, and this grabbed my interest right from the beginning. Mysterious people keeping an eye on Heythorpe House from the shadows, corrupt police officers and the suspense of Reggie’s storyline kept me turning the pages right through to the very end. Full of mystery, intrigue and a little bit of romance, this was an easy-to-read story of likeable characters in pre-war times. I’m looking forward to now reading the next two books of the series to meet up again with the residents of Ellindale! Would recommend!

Another great book from Anna Jacobs- I love everything she writes. This is the second in a new saga. It is packed full of heartbreak, suspense, family, romance and building new lives. She builds such fascinating characters that you grow to love throughout the book. SHe has such an engaging writing style that you can't help but be drawn deep into the heart of the book. I can't wait to read the next book in this saga.

Charming, a tale set in 1930s Lancashire, about a small community and how they are affected by the arrival of Finn Carlisle, who inherits a house there. He adopts a boy who was being ill-treated at the orphanage, and together with his neighbours fights to keep the boy out of the hands of the cruel warden and his cronies. Sounds boring, but isn't! I wasn't aware that it was part of a series, but works well as a stand-alone book.
Thanks to the publisher for a review copy.

I struggled with One kind man despite enjoying Anna's other book, this one just wasnt for me sorry. Really like the cover!

Another beautifully written book by this author.
I would thoroughly recommend this book to my book loving friends