Bright Day Dawning

The Preston Family #3

by anna-jacobs

Gwynna had fallen from grace once, bearing a stillborn child out of wedlock. Determined to have a respectable future, she finds a position for herself as a nursemaid at Hungerton House. But just as she begins to find her feet, the secrets of her past are revealed. She is swiftly dismissed but not before she becomes the target of a lascivious groom. And even afterwards she is pursued by Hungerton, an evil old man who wishes to send her back to the gutters. She returns home to Hedderby, only to find the small Lancashire town reeling after the arson attack on the local pub and music hall, The Pride. Her only ally is a talented carpenter, also once employed by Hungerton. His former employer will stop at nothing, however, to bring him back to the estate. Will money buy revenge and destroy two lives, or will the young lovers find a way to achieve their dreams?

Genres: Historical Fiction

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jennifer Simms · Rating 5 out of 5]

couldn't put this down, one of a set of four and totally brilliant read

[🐝 Shaz 🐝 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book.

[Ian Mcnamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic series.

Really enjoyed this book a lot. This is another fantastic series by this author and I feel really invested in the characters lives. I loved Gwynna and Lukus story and it was also lovely to have Maria appear more along with Izak and Kerry. Jeramy was also a wonderful character and I loved the way he was so determined to help Maria and her children. I love the fact we have a mix of great and nasty characters as it makes for interesting reading. I'll be sorry when i've read book 4 to see the end of this series.

[MRS S PUSEY · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story

I was a bit disappointed with this book it was like being here before first there was Athol Stott evil man toward both his wife and his son's i was glad he got his comupence then next we had Hungerton so many nasties then yet another kidnap.I hope the next book is all happiness and no evil.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lucas was a carpenter for Mr Hungerton but when he decided to leave his life was made a misery, also Gwynna looked aftewr Mr Hungerton's Grandchild but after finding out about her past she was fiorced to leave, but it didn't stop there will they ever find happiness.
This was such a good book and I couldn't put it down.

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

The pride

Happiness, sadness ,kidnapping, death .it all happens for the Preston sister's and there friends this book has you gripped from the first page .5 STARS .

[Rowlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Anna Jacobs book.

[John Milliner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it out of order, but still enjoyed the story.

[Linda Hobson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

[Liane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable read

[Carlie Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

surprisingly loved it. Loved the itertwining story lines. Really loved the characters. And it was refreshing to read something that wasn't all about the "ton". I'm excited to read more by Anna Jacobs.

[Bookish Enchantment (Katherine Quirke) · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a delightful story. So easy to read yet very captivating. This is my 1st Anna Jacobs book and I was not disappointed at all. A more upbeat version of Catherine Cookson in my opinion.

[Dpic · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Preston saga keeps going strong. Loved this and will go on straight to last in series!

[Roslin Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book