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1818, Alderwold Hall: Outspoken bluestocking Grace Chamberlain returns to her family home after her father’s death, only to find her sister‑in‑law openly flirting with a man of decidedly shady reputation — and doing it right under her brother’s nose.
When Grace confronts the beguiling George Barlow, he blackmails her into silence. If she’s to reveal the truth without uttering a word, she’ll need a subtler weapon — and someone she can trust.
Fellow guest Charles Murray, is hardly her favourite person. Yet Grace suspects he may have the learning — and the patience — to decipher the symbols she’s quietly embroidering into her fire screen to expose the scandal. But can he uncover the truth in time? And will he keep what he finds between them?
2026, Alderwold village: Fleeing from a toxic relationship, Jules Bradshaw moves into the village looking for new friends, a new career, a new life. A community embroidery project seems the perfect way to settle in — especially when a mysterious Regency fire screen at Alderwold Hall hints at a long‑buried story.
But Jules, her confidence bruised by her ex and desperate to make an impression, makes one reckless choice: she lies about her past. And continues to embroider her previous life. But when Richard Swain, the dynamic and disarmingly attractive town councillor, discovers she hasn’t been straight with him, her hopes, her friendships, and her future begin to unravel.
Can Jules salvage the life she’s trying to create — or will her one misstep cost her everything?
Details
Publisher - Nielsen
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Sara Sartagne
Published Date - 2026-09-08
ISBN - 9781918354034
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
Page Count - 315
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