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The Preston Family #3

Bright Day Dawning

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Gwynna has already 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 devastating 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 an arson attack on the local pub and music hall. 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 dearest dreams?******************What readers are saying about BRIGHT DAY DAWNING'Excellent, as is the whole series' - 5 stars'Gripping' - 5 stars'Brilliant saga' - 5 stars'Great from start to finish' - 5 stars'I loved it' - 5 stars

393 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2006

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Anna Jacobs

253 books551 followers
Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

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12 reviews1 follower
August 21, 2013
couldn't put this down, one of a set of four and totally brilliant read
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June 7, 2026
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.
95 reviews1 follower
September 14, 2020
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.
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October 24, 2024
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.
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January 14, 2019
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 .
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335 reviews2 followers
May 19, 2020
Another great Anna Jacobs book.
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May 2, 2022
I read it out of order, but still enjoyed the story.
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July 22, 2011
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.
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May 23, 2014
The Preston saga keeps going strong. Loved this and will go on straight to last in series!
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