After the Second World War is over, the whole nation is desperate for housing, and there is little finances available to rebuild. In the small town of Rivenshaw, Mayne has no other option but rather to turn to Esherwood; a war damaged home into flats. Rebuilding Esherwood will not be an easy task, but with Judith by his side, he hopes to restore this stately house to its former glory. First of all, he must open it up to some of his war affected friends, and it becomes apparent that the house is not the only thing that needs rebuilding. Victor is fighting for the custody of his daughter Betty after the death of his wife. Then there is Ros who has lost all her fortune and has nowhere to go since she has been demobilized from the army. Daniel is not yet settled and is experiencing trauma from his wartime experiences. He is waiting for his divorce to push through and is experiencing family problems as well. On top of these challenges, saving Esherwood proves to be an uphill task for both Judith and Mayne as certain people are determined to stop at nothing to prevent it from happening. During this time of renewal, will this group of affected soldiers find a way to renew their lives and rebuild the old house? All across the USA, people are showing up dead. The deaths don't appear to be connected in any way until one particular death occurs and gets the Secretary of Defense's attention. He arranges for a task force to investigate.

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But Walter Crossley has troubles of his own. Having lost his closest family in a tragic accident, he needs one of his grandsons to return from America to inherit his farm - and when practical, kindhearted Cameron arrives, he appears to be the perfect heir. But is this young man everything he seems? And will Elinor's secret wish to have a family of her own ever come true...? Lancashire, 1895.Lillian Hesketh has taken a new name, and a brave step towards a happier life. Suddenly widowed after an unhappy marriage, and pursued by her unscrupulous in-laws, Lillian finds a fresh start in the beautiful Ollindale valley. Thanks to the kindness of her new neighbours, Walter Crossley and his family, she finally has a home to call her own - but the threat of discovery by her husband's family still casts a shadow over her new life.Lancashire, 1895. When her controlling stepfather suddenly dies, it seems that Elinor Pendleton finally has a chance at freedom. But her hopes are soon dashed when she learns that the thuggish Jason Stafford has inherited every penny, and is determined to have Elinor too.

Golden Dreams: Book 2 in the gripping new Jubilee Lake series

Praise for Silver Wishes: Book 1 in the brand new Jubilee Lake series by beloved author Anna Jacobs Meanwhile, Edward Ollerton has returned to the valley to rebuild his ancestral home. Hoping to one day to marry and start a family, Edward finds himself drawn to the shy, attractive widow - but not everyone is happy to see him reclaim his estate . . . Lancashire, 1895. When her controlling stepfather suddenly dies, it seems that Elinor Pendleton finally has a chance of freedom. But her hopes are soon dashed when she learns that the thuggish Jason Stafford has inherited every penny, and is determined to have Elinor too. Anna Jacobs was born in England but emigrated to Australia in 1973. Now she and her husband spend part of the year in each country. She's totally addicted to writing, and produces three novels a year. If she slows down, new characters nag her till she tells their stories. And after all, dusting isn't important - story-telling is. At the moment Anna is writing historical sagas for one UK publisher and modern novels for another, but she doesn't guarantee not to try other genres. Writing is too much fun to be limited in any way. She's been married to her own hero for many happy years, and they have two daughters and one grandson. Forced to flee with her beloved maid, Maude, Elinor finds shelter with Maude's distant cousin in the remote village of Ollerthwaite, on the shore of Jubilee Lake.A Time to Remember is an intriguing, entertaining, and a well crafted with graciously loveable, and some not so cuddly characters make their way into the reader’s emotion. Anna Jacobs grew up in Lancashire and emigrated to Australia, but still visits the UK regularly to see her family and do research, something she loves. She is addicted to writing and figures she'll have to live to be 120 at least to tell all the stories that keep popping up in her imagination and nagging her to write them down. She's also addicted to her own hero, to whom she's been happily married for many years.