Gin and Gingerbread
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A Colchester saga, available for the first time in ebook
Elizabeth Jeffrey began her writing journey after her children were born, initially focusing on short stories before transitioning to historical novels. Her dedication to the craft led to a first prize win in a short story competition, which opened doors to publishing. Several of her novels have received nominations for prestigious literary awards, recognizing her skill in historical fiction. She has authored over fifteen novels, establishing herself as a significant voice in the genre.






A Colchester saga, available for the first time in ebook
A Colchester saga, available for the first time in ebook
A Colchester saga, available for the first time in ebook
Anna escapes her father's plans to marry her off by fleeing to England with her childhood sweetheart Jan. Their journey to Colchester is fraught with challenges, including Jan's illness and tensions between the English and Dutch. After facing danger from the local minister, Anna finds herself without resources, leaving their future uncertain.
Becca and George, destined to marry, face turmoil when Becca's sister Ellen reveals she is pregnant with George's child. As Becca's spirits wane, Jethro's return brings new hope and a proposal. While Becca and Jethro thrive, Ellen and George struggle, straining their relationships and leaving old wounds unhealed.
In 1916, twenty-year-old Poppy Barlow discovers a photograph of her long-lost aunts and travels to Sheffield to meet them. While eager to improve their rundown home, she takes a job at a local scythe works, uncovering family secrets and unresolved tensions linked to her father's past and her new boss.
Ginny Appleyard's hopes for an engagement ring from her childhood sweetheart Nathan are crushed when he arrives with Isobel, the owner’s daughter, and announces his departure to London to pursue art. Heartbroken and pregnant, Ginny faces a bleak future, forced to choose between a loveless marriage and a darker fate.
Rose Bentley's shortcut home leads to a fateful encounter when she imagines seeing a dead body during a panic. Rescued by Michael Dowland, she falls for him and his home. However, once married, she faces a harsh reality as Michael changes and she uncovers unsettling truths about his family.
A dramatic family saga, filled to the brim with scandal and intrigue
A dramatic family saga, filled to the brim with scandal and intrigue