The Secrets of Eastby End

Eastby End Saga #2

by Anna Jacobs

Rachel and Joss are married and keen to continue the hard work to rebuild Eastby End. But as new arrivals bring fresh challenges and heartache, their future together becomes far from certain ...

Readers love Anna Jacobs!
'Amazing' - 5 STARS

'Thank you, Anna, for the pleasure you give in all your books' - 5 STARS

'Another brilliant, hard-to-put-down book' - 5 STARS

'Can't wait for the next instalment' - 5 STARS

'A real page turner, I can't wait to read the next one' - 5 STARS

'Another triumph for Anna Jacobs' - 5 STARS

'BRILLIANT READ' - 5 STARS

Have you discovered all of Anna Jacobs' wonderful series?
For a heartwarming and emotional saga set in a Lancashire valley, try the BIRCH END
A DAUGHTER'S JOURNEY
A WIDOW'S COURAGE
A WOMAN'S PROMISE

Genres: Historical Fiction

343 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 8, 2025

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Darlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book had little plot and was obviously a set up for the next book in the series. Often repetitive.

[Sandra]

A wonderful interesting story with great characters
cannot wait to read the next book.

[Ian Mcnamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rachel and Joss are married and keen to continue the hard work to rebuild Eastby End. But as new arrivals bring fresh challenges and heartache, their future together becomes far from certain ...

My comments:

Really loved the second book in this series, this was mainly about Livia, Janey, Ellis, Logan and Gill arriving in the valley. I suspect this series is not over as it sort of tended with the two new doctors arriving so I suspect we're going to be seeing more of these characters which I hope we will be.

Would not really call this a romance as such this was more a saga there was a bit of romance between the few characters who already had partners however not with the new ones. I was expecting it to build up to Ellice and Livia geting together and Logan and Janey potentially although there was no hint of that so weather that's the plan or not we may have to wait and see. Loved the way the book ended and the secret that was kept. Really hope more romance is in the offing as there are some lovely characters in this saga who deserve a happy ending.

[Cookie1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of Anna Jacob’s best books. Lidia’s husband dies and she doesn’t know what to do. She contacts a friend who helps her become a district nurse. She meets someone who has been badly beaten by her partner. They travel together to Northern Lancashire to settle and become the district nurse and her assistant. This is their story and a lot is left to the imagination when they settle in their village.

[Debbie Ridley · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's done it again! The Secrets of Eastby End is the second in the series and we have the delightful characters from the previous book plus the adorable Walter Crossley.

Intertwined with them are new characters Livia and Jamie, Ellis and Gill - all with interesting back stories that are woven in beautifully to create an absolutely brilliant read.

Can't wait for the third book!

[Sue Sykes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another lovely read from Anna Jacobs with the second book in the Eastby End series, good to catch up with Walter and Flora as they welcome new faces to the valley. Excellent series and now to wait for the 3rd in the series early next year

[Sandra Tiernan · Rating 3 out of 5]

could be better

Not half as good as the 1st book and did find it boring in some places and very repetitive. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and early awaited this one but was disappointed

[Mrs Linda Sadler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant story

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about all the characters in this book, too many to mention, but I always enjoy how Anna writes about different characters and then brings them all together

[MrsJean B Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

another good read

I really enjoyed this book but was disapointed in the ending , it finished rather suddenly and it left me wanting more . I felt there was much more to read about all the new family’s arrival in Eastby End
I only hope the next book carries on from this one

[Sandra Frew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read from Anna Jacobs What a wonderful Author. 25

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anna never fails, another enjoyable story. Eagerly waiting for the next book in this series.

[Gaye Bagust · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story. I have read every book of Anna Jacobs. Love the. So much. My favorite would be The Trader Series....loved them so much.

[Ruth Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

lovely audio book

[Judy Bolitho · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was formula Anna Jacob’s, simply written with predictable story lines and unrealistic dialogue. I had to skim the last 50 pages. It will probably be the last one of hers I that read.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely fantastic read I can’t wait for book number three to arrive.

[Izabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading other reviews I was bit worried if im not wasted my time. Honestly I loved that book. I can't wait for 3 part.

[Sharon Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great book love the story with I have to sIt for the third one I like that the characters follow to the next book

[claire taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely story..as usual the characters off Eastby End are full of kindness towards others.
Can't wait for the next book

[Sammi Heslop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn't want it to end, captures the mind and takes you back in time.

[Cyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story, but many loose ends! Write faster!

[John Milliner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another interesting book. Aren't women Doctors wonderful. My Hematolysis are usually women, and don't tell the Dynasors but the Surgent who did the cut for me was female.