When Life Seemed Its Worst, Gresham Awaited

Julia Hollis’ opulent life in Victorian London crashes to pieces when her husband passes away. Worse, she is told by his bankers that he gambled away their fortune. Now, the family’s hope rests on The Larkspur, an old abandoned coaching inn in the quaint village of Gresham.

Driven by dread and her desire to provide for her children, Julia decides to turn the dilapidated inn into a lodging house. But can she–who was accustomed to servants attending to every need–do what needs to be done and cope when boarders begin arriving? And then an eligible new vicar moves into town….

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About The Author

A full-time author, Lawana Blackwell's books include her beloved Gresham Chronicles and Tales of London series. Blackwell lives in Louisiana with husband Buddy, a supervisor at an oil refinery. They are empty nesters who love to visit their three grown sons and families. Her other interests include visiting her parents and siblings in Mississippi, vegetarian cooking, and naturally, reading.

Books by Lawana Blackwell