by Jean Stubbs
First published 1994
The Howarth family enters a new generation as their three children step into adulthood in 1785 England. Each sibling faces different paths as they navigate the changing world of late 18th-century society. The industrial age transforms their familiar landscape while family expectations clash with personal ambitions. As the second book in the Howarth Chronicles, the story follows these young adults as they make choices that will define their futures. The siblings must balance loyalty to their family legacy against their own desires for independence and fulfillment. Their decisions ripple through relationships, business ventures, and social standing in a world where tradition meets progress. The emotional heart of the story lies in how family bonds endure even as each child claims their individual identity.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 19th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-dynamics, personal-ambition
Setting: England
Period: 1785
496 pages · Hardcover · Severn House Publishers