Brian Knight

19 yaşındaki Anne , genç ve yakışıklı deniz subayı Frederick Wentworth'e delicesine aşık olmuştur. Ama Frederick'in ne serveti ne de sınıfsal düzeyi uygun değildir. Anne'in ailesi bu birlikteliğe karşıdır ve onu nişanı bozmaya ikna ederler. Sekiz yıl sonra, Anne kararından pişman olur. Frederick'i sevmekten asla vazgeçmez ve Frederick, ün ve servet sahibi olarak denizden döndüğünde, yöredeki evlenme çağına gelmiş her genç kadın gibi sadece seyreder. Frederick, kalbinin sesini dinlemek yerine ailesini dinleyen Anne'i affedebilecek mi?

Doctor Bamford has had enough of village life and is desperate for some distance from inquisitive Cornish neighbours. When the local estate agent shows him Tregunnt Farm # derelict and miles from anywhere # it's love at first sight. But the Bowden family from London also have their eye on the property with a view to developing the surrounding land into ugly holiday cottages. After being gazumped, the Doc decides to try and spook the family into leaving by pretending to be the Beast of Bodmin.

Is Joe really having an affair - or is Rosie imagining it all? A story of sexual jealousy, betrayal and vengeance - an emotional journey which keeps you guessing to the bitter end.

The Women's Guild is an organisation in the small town of Clatterford St. Mary that aims to promote truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship. Or maybe it's just an excuse for good, old-fashioned gossip. Regardless, meetings feature discussions and visiting speakers. The Guild is the center of life in Clatterford, which has a good cross-section of people, local shops and a late-night convenience store.

The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.