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The Village Secrets

Set in and around the Essex village of Little Creek between 1867 and 1879, the Village Secrets trilogy follows women whose futures are shaped by poverty, social rank and secrets within the local community. Daisy Marshall arrives after being abandoned by her intended husband and becomes involved in the village’s struggle against disease and an oppressive landowner.

Later volumes explore the disappearance of Daisy’s husband and the divided loyalties surrounding Creek Manor. Across the trilogy, personal scandals and unequal relationships threaten families already living close to destitution, while the heroines work to secure both independence and a more hopeful future for Little Creek.

Reading order

Books in this series (3 books)

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#2 – A Village Scandal

Dilly Court

In April 1869, Daisy prepares to celebrate her marriage to Jay before the whole village of Little Creek. The festivities end in uncertainty when Jay disappears on their wedding night, leaving Daisy unable to discover whether she is a wife, a widow or the victim of…

The Country Bride cover

#3 – The Country Bride

Dilly Court

In 1879, Judy Begg has spent most of her life serving at Creek Manor and loving its heir, Jack Fox. Their childhood friendship develops into a secret engagement, but Jack abandons her just as the manor is sold and Judy’s family loses both employment and home.…