Promo: A Woman Scorned by Marcia Clayton
Today, I'm delighted to welcome back Marcia Clayton, author of the wonderful, evocative Hartford Manor Series. We're sharing an enticing snippet from her intriguing new book in the series, A Woman Scorned. Have a look!
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Excerpt from Chapter 10
Leaving the children in Florrie’s capable hands, Marrok and Sam went to find Willie as they wanted to explore the outbuildings and land. Unused to entertaining children and knowing there were no toys in the house, Florrie was momentarily unsure how to deal with her unexpected guests. She thought back to her childhood, when there were barely any toys, and tried to remember what she had done with her time. Suddenly, she beamed at the children.
“I know what we could do. Would you like to do some baking? We could make some cakes and jam tarts for your dad and grandad to eat later.”
“Oh, yes, please; we used to do baking with Mum, but we haven’t done any since we had to go into the workhouse and she died.”
“Let’s do that, then. Now, remind me, my dear, what’s your name?”
“I’m Jinnie, and that’s Eliza, and we’re twins. The boys are Martin and Paul.”
“That’s it; I’ll try to remember. Right, I think I’ll put you two girls making the pastry, and the boys can help me to make some cakes. I’ll put another log or two on the fire to get the stove hot, and then we can start.”
1886 North Devon, England
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Lady Lilliana Grantley has been seriously ill with typhoid, a disease that recently claimed her husband Edgar’s life and that of his long-time lover, Rosemary Gibbs. Now recovering at last, the lady wastes no tears on her husband but is determined to wreak revenge on his two illegitimate children.
Embarrassed for years by his affair with Rosemary, a childhood sweetheart living nearby, she has falsely accused Sir Edgar’s daughter, Millicent, of the theft of a precious brooch and wants to see her jailed or hung.
Fortunately for Millie and her little brother, Jonathan, their granny, Emily, insisted they leave home as soon as she heard of Sir Edgar’s death, for she knew his widow would seek revenge. The old lady was soon proved right, and Lady Lilliana, furious the two youngsters were nowhere to be found, evicted the old woman despite the fact she, too, was dangerously ill.
After a long and hazardous journey to North Devon, Millie and Jonathan were united with some long-lost family members who made them welcome and gave them a home. However, aware that Lady Lilliana has put a price on Millie’s head, they know they are not yet out of danger. Despite this, they are determined to find their granny, Emily, who seems to have disappeared.
Aided by her long-time lover, Sir Clive Robinson, Lady Lilliana is determined to find Millie and Jonnie and get them out of her life once and for all, but how far will the embittered woman go?
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Marcia Clayton
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