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In the quaint English country town of Roxton, two doctors lives are intricately woven with the struggles of their wives. Katherine, married to the good Dr. James Murchison, and Betty, tied to the bad Dr. Parker Steele, find themselves in a heart-wrenching battle against addiction and personal demons. As their rivalry escalates, the true cost of this war reveals itself in ways neither woman could have anticipated. Drawing on his own upbringing as the son of a doctor, Deeping presents a poignant exploration of the complexities of human nature, where morality exists in shades of gray. This ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Uther and Igraine, a masterfully crafted tale that explores the lives of Igraine and Uther Pendragon long before the legendary rise of King Arthur. Experience their struggles, passions, and the intricate dynamics that shaped their fates. (Summary by A. Gramour)

Captain Stephen Sorrell returns from the First World War decorated with the Military Cross but unnerved by the conflict. His mercenary wife has deserted him for 'one of the fellows who stayed behind' and left him responsible for their son, Christopher. A promised position in an antique shop fails to materialise, and Sorrell faces poverty. Despite losing status, he takes a job as a hotel porter, cleaning shoes and carrying luggage. Thus begins the long climb to financial security.

Set in the final quarter of the eighteenth century, Mad Barbara follows the story of a young woman grappling with her fathers brutal murder. Driven by grief and a burning need for justice, Barbara shuns society and its distractions, dedicating herself to unmasking her fathers killer. Is it possible that the murderer is a childhood friend, a man who stirs complicated emotions within her? As Barbaras obsession grows, her mother and family friend fear for her sanity. But is Barbara the one losing her mind? Or is the real madness lurking elsewhere? Previously published as These White Hands, this ...