Mrs. England

In the house with the family in West Yorkshire, 1904. When Ruby May, a newly graduated governess, accepts the job of caring for Charles England and his wife Lillian England's children, the wealthy heirs of the largest factory owners, she hopes that this is the new beginning she needs. But as she immerses herself in life at Hardcastle's remote house, it becomes clear to her that something is amiss around the beautiful and mysterious Lady England. Lillian, reserved and introverted, shows little interest in her children or her charming husband, and is far from the perfect wife Ruby expected. And as Charles, warm and lively, welcomes Ruby into the family, a series of strange events forces her to doubt everything she thought she knew. When the servants reject her and her anxiety grows over her sister's silence in sending family news, Ruby finds herself forced to face her fears so that history does not repeat itself. Ultimately, she is the one who knows there is no such thing as a perfect family. With an exciting suspenseful plot, Lady England's novel depicts marriage in the Edwardian era, weaving a captivating story about men and women, influence and control, courage, truth, and deception in its darkest forms. This third novel by Stacey Holes, set amidst the stunning landscapes of West Yorkshire, proves she is one of the most exciting and enchanting new novelists of our time. Number of pages: 435 Year of publication: 2022 Publisher: Mulahemoon House