The first book in a heartwarming new Lancashire-based series by beloved and bestselling saga writer Anna Jacobs, set at the end of World War Two.
Rivenshaw Series
This series is set in the tumultuous post-World War II era. It follows the intertwined lives of individuals striving to rebuild their lives amidst the ruins of war. The narratives explore themes of resilience, loss, and the enduring search for hope in a fractured world. Readers will experience compelling human dramas against a backdrop of significant historical upheaval.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
A Time for Renewal
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Book two in four-part RIVENSHAW series set at the end of World War Two in Lancashire, by beloved and bestselling saga writer Anna Jacobs.
- 2
In the wake of World War Two, the whole country is desperate for houses, with very little money available to rebuild. In the town of Rivenshaw in Lancashire, Mayne Esher has no choice but to turn Esherwood, the war-damaged stately home which has been in his family for generations, into flats. Rebuilding Esherwood won't be easy but with Judith Crossley by his side, Mayne hopes to restore it to its former glory. First, he must open it up to some of his long-suffering army friends... and it soon becomes clear that the house isn't the only thing which needs rebuilding.Victor is fighting his late wife's rich and arrogant mother for custody of his daughter Betty. Ros has been cheated out of her money and has nowhere to go now she's been demobbed from the army. Daniel is still unsettled after his wartime experiences. He's waiting for his divorce to go through and has family problems that take him away from Rivenshaw. Francis hasn't even been in touch. On top of these troubles, saving Esherwood proves to be a difficult undertaking for Mayne and Judith. And certain people will stop at nothing to prevent it happening. In this time of renewal, will the group find a way to rebuild their lives, and the old house, as planned?
- 3
A Time to Rejoice
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The heartwarming third instalment of the Rivenshaw series from bestselling saga writer Anna Jacobs.
- 4
Gifts For Our Time
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The final instalment in the Rivenshaw series set at the end of WWII in Lancashire.