Silver Wishes: Book 1 in the brand new Jubilee Lake series by beloved author Anna Jacobs

Product Information

But Walter Crossley has troubles of his own. Having lost his closest family in a tragic accident, he needs one of his grandsons to return from America to inherit his farm – and when practical, kindhearted Cameron arrives, he appears to be the perfect heir. But is this young man everything he seems? And will Elinor's secret wish to have a family of her own ever come true...? Despite all of these issues, the book was heading for 3 stars (just) until I reached the very end. I was horrified to find that I had invested all that time in getting there only to find that the book was totally unfinished, so many loose ends. Presumably it’s the first part of a series but even so, it should stand-alone in its own right and this one clearly doesn’t - we are just left hanging as most of the strands of the story are not explained or resolved. Just too many loose ends. I am afraid I downgraded it to 2 stars as a result. Forced to flee with her beloved maid, Maude, Elinor finds shelter with Maude's distant cousin in the remote village of Ollerthwaite, on the shore of Jubilee Lake.

But Walter Crossley has troubles of his own. Having lost his closest family in a tragic accident, he needs one of his grandsons to return from America to inherit his farm - and when practical, kindhearted Cameron arrives, he appears to be the perfect heir. On the plus side, the storyline was good and the book was quite gripping at times. It was also very easy to read. Lancashire, 1895. When her controlling stepfather suddenly dies, it seems that Elinor Pendleton finally has a chance of freedom. But her hopes are soon dashed when she learns that the thuggish Jason Stafford has inherited every penny, and is determined to have Elinor too. Forced to flee with her beloved maid, Maude, Elinor finds shelter with Maude’s distant cousin in the remote village of Ollerthwaite, on the shore of Jubilee Lake.But is this young man everything he seems? And will Elinor’s secret wish to have a family of her own ever come true…?