Round Rock Public Library

Ingrid Coleman writes letters to her husband, Gil, about the truth of their marriage, but instead of giving them to him, she hides them in the thousands of books he has collected over the years. Then she disappears from a Dorset beach, leaving behind her husband, and her two daughters, Flora and Nan. Twelve years later, Gil thinks he sees Ingrid from a bookshop window. Flora, who has never believed her mother drowned, returns home to care for her...

Geneva Tibbetson's association with the Earl of Ashby goes back to her childhood, when he gave her a pendant with a blue stone. He told her that if she used it to look at a new moon through it and the landscape turned the colour of amaranth, then anything she wished would come true.

The Patterson sisters have lived in the Earl of Longhampton's house since they were orphaned as children. When the old Earl dies, the estate passes to one Kynan Trent, a London merchant and descendant of the despised Welsh branch of the family. The title is a surprise to him. He's even more surprised to find himself responsible for five lively and independent young women, the eldest of whom, Alexis, is determined to protect her family's right of way...

"Anne Symons has a good job in a solicitor's office and a kind, reliable boyfriend, Joe. But when enigmatic, sophisticated Michael Conrad arrives in their sleepy Dorset town, Anne suddenly feels something was missing from her life. Should she risk a safe future with loyal Joe for the dangerous allure of this fascinating stranger?"--Provided by publisher.

While investigating the death of Charlie Parker, DI Theo Ransom uncovers a web of deceit that could endanger Charlie's widow, Lauren, who he has strong feelings for.

"Dorset, 1917. If it's not enough that a girl from a good background is forced to work as a maid, Livia Carr is then violated by the master of the house and becomes pregnant. Her only course is to marry the son of the house, Richard Sangster, a World War One hero who has returned home an invalid. He is not expected to live, and he offers Livia and the child legitimacy, as well as his name and estate. Livia grows to love Richard, but even though it's...

"1835. Clementine Morris, despite her youth and inexperience, is hired by Zachariah Fleet to care for his recently orphaned niece and nephew. But Zachariah has a secret, and there are troubles ahead, least of all when the self-possessed, wealthy businessman realises he may be falling for her"--Provided by publisher.

Raised in the slums in 1850s London, Celia Laws is a rarity, an educated young woman whose creative skills have attracted notice. But with family to care for, circumstances have driven her to pickpocketing. In Celia's harsh world, it's a small step from picking pockets to prostitution. When a young man offers her a fortune to spend a week with him, she takes the money and runs. But Celia's conscious can't allow her to forget the money she stole, and...