What was life like as a Victorian governess? 

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What was life like as a Victorian governess?

The Golden Maid

The second novel in the brilliant Smuggler's Daughters trilogy set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars on the Kentish Coast. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark.

Evie Grace was born in Kent, and one of her earliest memories is of picking cherries with her grandfather who managed a fruit farm near Selling. Holidays spent in the Kent countryside and the stories passed down through her family inspired her to write her Maids of Kent trilogy. 
 
Evie now lives in Devon with her partner and dog. She has a grown-up daughter and son. 
 
She loves researching the history of the nineteenth century and is very grateful for the invention of the washing machine, having discovered how the Victorians struggled to do their laundry.

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE GRIPPING SMUGGLER'S DAUGHTERS TRILOGY! Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. 
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Deal, Kent, 1812 
 
Eighteen-year-old Winnie Lennicker yearns for a peaceful life as a respectable married woman. However, when she becomes involved in her family's free-trading operations and caught by the Revenue, she is sent before the magistrates. Forced to confess that she is with child, now more than ever, Winnie is determined to give up smuggling. But the only way she can support herself and her unborn child is to carry on. 
 
An opportunity presents itself to carry despatches on behalf of British agents and spies, and gold for Wellington's army. Needing the money, Winnie can’t afford to refuse, but the journey across the Channel is treacherous. When Winnie discovers the despatches she’s carrying aren’t what they seem, she’s determined to right her wrongs in the hope of achieving her dream and leaving the free trade behind for good. 
 
Praise for Evie Grace 
 
‘Intriguing’ 
Val Wood 
 
‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’ 
Woman’s Weekly 
 
‘Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved’ 
Peterborough Evening Telegraph

The Lace Maiden

A brand new saga series set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars on the Kentish Coast. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark.

The first novel in the brand new Smugglers Daughters trilogy set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars on the Kentish Coast from bestselling author Evie Grace. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. 
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Deal, Kent. 1811. The heart of the British smuggling business. 
 
'Deal is a godforsaken town where the streets are ruled by villains . . .' 
 
The Lennicker sisters live in a cottage nestled amongst the counting houses, shops and inns, where the smugglers plot and the seamen drink. 
 
When their father – a fisherman and smuggler – is murdered by a rival gang, the eldest daughter, Louisa, is forced to carve out a living by trading illegally in French lace. She will do anything to keep a roof over her sisters’ heads, but what she truly desires is a way of wreaking revenge . . . 
 
With the threat of Napoleon approaching Britain’s shores, the stakes couldn’t be higher. One wrong move and Louisa could risk losing not only her sisters, but her life . . . 
 
 
Praise for Evie Grace 
 
‘Intriguing’ 
Val Wood 
 
‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’ 
Woman’s Weekly 
 
‘Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved’ 
Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
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The Seaside Angel

A heart-warming tale of courage and sisterly love from the author of the Maids of Kent Trilogy. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.

Evie Grace brings to life the hardships experienced by 17-year-old Hannah Bentley.

Grace’s skill is in bringing her characters vividly to life while maintaining an authentic historical background ... It’s warmhearted and moving.

Delivering wonderfully vivid characters alongside expertly crafted detail…A heart-warming, relatable and redemptive read.

Evie Grace was born in Kent, and one of her earliest memories is of picking cherries with her grandfather who managed a fruit farm near Selling. Holidays spent with her family in the Kent countryside and daytrips to the seaside town of Margate, inspired her to write Hannah’s story. 
 
She loves reading about the Victorian era, and her research for The Seaside Angel included the history of using leeches in medicine and the invention of the bathing machine. 
 
Evie now lives in deepest, darkest Devon with her partner. She has a son and daughter.

***ORDER NOW*** A heart-warming tale of courage and sisterly love. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 
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Margate, 1884: When seventeen-year-old Hannah Bentley fled the family home, she never dreamed she’d find her feet working as a nurse on the children’s ward at the Royal Sea Bathing Infirmary. She adores her patients and the sea air, and looks forward to a time when she’ll have put away enough money so her younger sister can join her. 
 
But when her sister suddenly turns up unannounced, she brings more trouble than Hannah bargained for. As Hannah is forced to risk everything to keep her sister out of trouble, she must somehow find the strength to save herself too… 
 
Praise for The Seaside Angel 
 
‘Grace’s skill is in bringing her characters vividly to life while maintaining an authentic historical background... It’s warmhearted and moving.’ Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
‘Evie Grace brings to life the hardships experienced by 17-year-old Hannah Bentley.’ Woman 
 
‘Delivering wonderfully vivid characters alongside expertly crafted detail…A heart-warming, relatable and redemptive read.’ Woman’s Own

A Thimbleful of Hope

A tale of triumph over adversity from the author of the Maids of Kent trilogy. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.

Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved

A charming historical read that hits all the right notes

Superbly written and superbly researched book with an excellent attention to detail… it’s safe to say that Evie Grace has a bestseller on her hands with this book

Evie Grace was born in Kent. Holidays spent with her grandparents, visiting the port of Dover and its famous white cliffs, inspired her to write Violet’s story. 
 
She loves reading about the history of the Victorian era, and her research for A Thimbleful of Hope ranged from maritime accidents to whitework embroidery and the dangers of the colour green. 
 
Evie now lives in deepest, darkest Devon with her partner. She has a son and daughter.

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A tale of triumph over adversity from the author of the Maids of Kent trilogy. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
'Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’ Woman’s Weekly 
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Dover, 1864: Violet Rayfield leads a happy life with her family in a beautiful terrace on Camden Crescent. 
 
But Violet’s seemingly perfect world is shattered when her father makes a decision that costs her family everything. Now Violet must sacrifice all she holds dear, including the man she loves. 
 
As Violet strives to pick up the threads of her existence, a series of shocking revelations leaves her feeling even more alone. 
 
But where one door closes, another opens, and the embroidery skills Violet perfected while a young woman of leisure win her vital work. 
 
If she can find the strength to stitch the remnants of her family back together, there might just be a little hope after all…

Rose’s Story

A Place to Call Home

The third and final book in the brand new Victorian saga series for Arrow, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope.

A perfect conclusion to this riveting saga. Get a cup of tea and dig in. The book equivalent to a great Sunday night drama.

Evie Grace was born in Kent, and one of her earliest memories is of picking cherries with her grandfather who managed a fruit farm near Selling. Holidays spent in the Kent countryside and the stories passed down through her family inspired her to write her Maids of Kent trilogy. 
 
 Evie now lives in Devon with her partner and dog. She has a grown-up daughter and son. 
 
 She loves researching the history of the nineteenth century and is very grateful for the invention of the washing machine, having discovered how the Victorians struggled to do their laundry.

THE THIRD AND FINAL SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY. 
 
'An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around . . . I’ll be sure to look out for the next book in the series.' Val Wood 
 
‘An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page.’ 
 Margaret Dickinson 
 
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East Kent, 1876 
 
With doting parents and siblings she adores, sixteen-year-old Rose Cheevers leads a contented life at Willow Place in Canterbury. A bright future ahead of her, she dreams of following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming a teacher. 
 
Then one traumatic day turns the Cheevers’ household upside-down. What was once a safe haven has become a place of peril, and Rose is forced to flee with the younger children. Desperate, she seeks refuge in a remote village with a long lost grandmother who did not know she existed. 
 
But safety comes at a price, and the arrival of a young stranger with connections to her past raises uncomfortable questions about what the future holds. Somehow, Rose must find the strength to keep her family together. Above all else, though, she needs a place to call home.

Agnes’ Story

Her Mother's Daughter

The second book in the brand new Victorian saga series for Arrow, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope.

Canterbury, 1853 
 
Agnes Berry-Clay might have been born into rags but she is growing up with riches. 
Given away as a baby by her real mother, she was rescued and raised by her darling Papa and distant Mama. Agnes wants for nothing, except perhaps a little freedom. 
 
But as times goes on, her life at Windmarsh Court changes. New arrivals and old resentments push Agnes to the peripheries, and finally the consequences of one fateful day shatter her dreams for the future. 
 
Heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal, Agnes is faced with a terrible choice: stay and surrender, or flee and fight to keep her freedom.

I totally and utterly LOVED reading the second episode of the ‘Maids Of Kent’ trilogy and I can’t wait for the concluding instalment

An enthralling and emotional tale that I simply couldn’t bear to put down

Another great story from this author

Evie Grace was born in Kent, and one of her earliest memories is of picking cherries with her grandfather who managed a fruit farm near Selling. Holidays spent in the Kent countryside and the stories passed down through her family inspired her to write her Maids of Kent trilogy. 
 
 Evie now lives in Devon with her partner and dog. She has a grown-up daughter and son. 
 
 She loves researching the history of the nineteenth century and is very grateful for the invention of the washing machine, having discovered how the Victorians struggled to do their laundry. 
 
 Her Mother's Daughter is Evie’s second novel in the trilogy, following on from Half a Sixpence. Half a Chance is the third and final novel, coming July 2018.

THE SECOND SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY. 
 
'One of the most gifted saga writers writing today’ Bookish Jottings 
 
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Will she break free and change her future? 
Canterbury, 1853 
 
 Agnes Berry-Clay might have been born into rags but she is growing up with riches. 
 Given away as a baby by her real mother, she was rescued and raised by her darling Papa and distant Mama. Agnes wants for nothing, except perhaps a little freedom. 
 
 But as times goes on, her life at Windmarsh Court changes. New arrivals and old resentments push Agnes to the peripheries, and finally the consequences of one fateful day shatter her dreams for the future. 
 
 Heartbroken and surrounded by the threat of scandal, Agnes is faced with a terrible choice: stay and surrender, or flee and fight to keep her freedom. 
 
Praise for Her Mother’s Daughter 
 
‘I was completely HOOKED’ Anne Bonny Book Reviews 
 
‘Unputdownable … Once I started reading, the world around me didn’t exist’ As the Page Turns Reviews 
 
‘I totally and utterly LOVED reading the second episode of the ‘Maids Of Kent’ trilogy and I can’t wait for the concluding instalment’ Ginger Book Geek 
 
‘An enthralling and emotional tale that I simply couldn’t bear to put down’ Bookish Jottings 
 
‘An enjoyable read’ Shaz’s Book Blog

Catherine’s Story

Half a Sixpence

A brand new Victorian saga series for Arrow, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope. 
True love sometimes comes at a price

True love sometimes comes at a price. East Kent, 1830. Catherine Rook takes her peaceful life for granted. Her days are spent at the village school and lending a hand on her family’s farm. Life is run by the seasons, and there’s little time for worry. But rural unrest begins sweeping through Kent, and when Pa Rook buys a threshing machine it brings turbulence and tragedy to Wanstall Farm.

An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around . . . I’ll be sure to look out for the next book in the series.

An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page.

I enjoyed reading Half a Sixpence and following the fortunes and tribulations of Catherine . . . It gave a very good sense of time and place and I hope it does really well for her.

What a treat. A Saga so refreshingly different from anything I have read before. A terrific story the reader will find impossible to put down . . . The tale that Evie tells us is fascinating, gripping, sad, happy, highly original and yes, you’ll find out all about that half sixpence.

A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson books I have loved so much. Brilliant historical fiction that draws you in and does not let you go. Even better, this is the first book in a trilogy. We can’t wait until the next instalment

I absolutely loved, loved, loved reading Half A Sixpence and I can’t wait to read more from the pen of Evie Grace

Highly recommend to fans of novels in the saga or historical fiction genre.

you’ll want to keep an eye out for the sequel, Her Mother’s Daughter, which is published in January 2018

THE FIRST SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY. 
 
'An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around . . . I’ll be sure to look out for the next book in the series.' Val Wood 
 
‘An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page.’ 
Margaret Dickinson 
 
'I enjoyed reading Half a Sixpence and following the fortunes and tribulations of Catherine . . . It gave a very good sense of time and place and I hope it does really well for her.' Rosie Goodwin 
 
'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson' Frost Magazine 
 
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East Kent, 1830. Catherine Rook takes her peaceful life for granted. Her days are spent at the village school and lending a hand on her family’s farm. Life is run by the seasons, and there’s little time for worry. 
 
 But rural unrest begins sweeping through Kent, and when Pa Rook buys a threshing machine it brings turbulence and tragedy to Wanstall Farm. With the Rooks’ fortunes forever changed, Catherine must struggle to hold her family together. 
 
 She turns to her childhood companion, Matty Carter, for comfort, and finds more than friendship in his loving arms. But Matty has his own family to protect, and almost as quickly as their love blossomed their future begins to unravel. 
 
 With the threat of destitution nipping at her heels, Catherine must forge a way out of ruin . . . 
 
Praise for Half a Sixpence: 
 
‘What a treat. A Saga so refreshingly different from anything I have read before. A terrific story the reader will find impossible to put down . . . The tale that Evie tells us is fascinating, gripping, sad, happy, highly original and yes, you’ll find out all about that half sixpence.’ 
 Eileen Ramsay 
 
'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson books I have loved so much. Brilliant historical fiction that draws you in and does not let you go. Even better, this is the first book in a trilogy. We can’t wait until the next instalment.' Frost Magazine 
 
'I absolutely loved, loved, loved reading Half A Sixpence and I can’t wait to read more from the pen of Evie Grace.' Ginger Book Geek, 5* 
 
'Highly recommend to fans of novels in the saga or historical fiction genre.' Abby Bonny Book Reviews, 5* 
 
'A brilliant first novel.' Mojo Mums blog

Evie Grace

There's a swashbuckling adventure quality that makes this trilogy finale stand out in the saga market. Grace has a flair for creating feisty women and rugged heroes . . .

The brand new novel from bestselling author Evie Grace, set amongst the Napoleonic Wars in the 1800s. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. 
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KENT 1815 
 
Her heart led her to him, but will loyalty be enough to make her stay . . . 
 
When the beautiful but naïve Grace Lennicker falls for Isaiah Feasey, son of a rival smuggling family and owner of a local tavern, her sisters try to intervene. But as tensions grow, there is another suitor also hoping to win her hand in marriage, the dashing and more favourable Albert Enderby, a young lieutenant in the Revenue. 
 
Grace is unwittingly drawn back into the world of smuggling that her sisters fought hard to leave behind, and as violence erupts, she finds herself unable to stand by, knowing the rival gangs will kill anyone who stands in their way. 
 
When her husband becomes involved, Grace is forced to make a difficult decision - turn him in and risk her life, or stay loyal and risk the lives of those she loves . . .

Evie Grace

Praise for The Smuggler’s Wife

There's a swashbuckling adventure quality that makes this trilogy finale stand out in the saga market. Grace has a flair for creating feisty women and rugged heroes . . .

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