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The Lost Hearts Romance Collection: Eight spellbinding historical fiction novels
Let yourself be swept away by this complete set of *eight* enchanting and atmospheric historical novels.
‘Escapism at its best.’ Cosmopolitan
‘Her ornate, Gothic tone will appeal to fans of the genre.’ Publishers Weekly
These spellbinding stories of forbidden love and the secrets that linger in old houses are perfect for fans of Wuthering Heights, Daphne du Maurier, Kate Morton and Susan Hill.
In this eight-book box
Book 1: IMAGES OF ROSE
Orphaned sisters Ellen and Lucy welcome their elegant and mysterious cousin Rose to their remote Yorkshire home. But soon, strange noises and shifting moods disturb the house’s peace. As love turns to fear, Ellen must uncover the truth behind Rose’s past — before the darkness consuming her cousin destroys them all.
Book 2: REMEMBERING LOUISE
When Louise returns to her childhood home, her sister Hester welcomes her with joy. But Louise is pale, secretive and terrified of something she won't name. Whispers of her missing husband and a death by the river linger, casting shadows and doubt. As Hester searches for the truth, she begins to wonder — has her sister come home seeking refuge, or hiding guilt?
Book 3: THE LEAVE TAKING
Isobel Penrose is drawn back to her girlhood at Emberside — a house once filled with laughter, love and secrets. Her radiant cousin Lydia, a mysterious artist, and a scandal that ended in tragedy still cast their shadows. Now, years later, Isobel must confront the haunting truth of what really happened — before Emberside’s ghosts claim her too.
Book 4: A FAMILY LIKENESS
Trapped in the shadow of her domineering grandmother and the decaying grandeur of Barmote Hall, Tessa Jasmyn is bound to a fate she fears — and a marriage she can't escape. But as dark secrets emerge, Tessa begins to suspect her family’s past is built on deceit . . . and that someone will do anything to keep it buried.
Book 5: FLOWERS FOR LILIAN
Maggie Ossian is enchanted by her perfect friend Lilian Belfleur. But beneath Lilian’s charm lies a darker a possessive mother and a forbidden love. And when jealousy and desire collide, a single act shatters their worlds. Years later, Maggie returns to uncover what really happened — and face the haunting truth about the girl she thought she knew.
Book 6: THE LONG SHADOW
When Hannah witnesses a strange, joyless wedding in a country churchyard, she senses something deeply wrong — and the shadow of that day never leaves her. Years later, as tragedy strikes her family, Hannah begins to uncover the dark secrets binding her sister Zilla to the mysterious bride, Lizzie Bond. But the closer she comes to the truth, the more danger she puts herself in.
Book 7: THE WEDDING GUEST
When Elinor Findon arrives at Hoodman House after the Great War, she expects a quiet refuge with her two aunts. But the house is heavy with memories of a long-ago wedding that ended in tragedy. As Elinor is drawn deeper into the sisters’ strange world, she senses a presence in the shadows — a love that refuses to die, and a secret that refuses to stay buried . . .
Book 8: THE TREACHERY OF TIME?
When thirteen-year-old Esther Aumery witnesses a stranger fleeing through the dawn lanes of her quiet village, she cannot imagine the darkness he leaves behind.
‘Escapism at its best.’ Cosmopolitan
‘Her ornate, Gothic tone will appeal to fans of the genre.’ Publishers Weekly
These spellbinding stories of forbidden love and the secrets that linger in old houses are perfect for fans of Wuthering Heights, Daphne du Maurier, Kate Morton and Susan Hill.
In this eight-book box
Book 1: IMAGES OF ROSE
Orphaned sisters Ellen and Lucy welcome their elegant and mysterious cousin Rose to their remote Yorkshire home. But soon, strange noises and shifting moods disturb the house’s peace. As love turns to fear, Ellen must uncover the truth behind Rose’s past — before the darkness consuming her cousin destroys them all.
Book 2: REMEMBERING LOUISE
When Louise returns to her childhood home, her sister Hester welcomes her with joy. But Louise is pale, secretive and terrified of something she won't name. Whispers of her missing husband and a death by the river linger, casting shadows and doubt. As Hester searches for the truth, she begins to wonder — has her sister come home seeking refuge, or hiding guilt?
Book 3: THE LEAVE TAKING
Isobel Penrose is drawn back to her girlhood at Emberside — a house once filled with laughter, love and secrets. Her radiant cousin Lydia, a mysterious artist, and a scandal that ended in tragedy still cast their shadows. Now, years later, Isobel must confront the haunting truth of what really happened — before Emberside’s ghosts claim her too.
Book 4: A FAMILY LIKENESS
Trapped in the shadow of her domineering grandmother and the decaying grandeur of Barmote Hall, Tessa Jasmyn is bound to a fate she fears — and a marriage she can't escape. But as dark secrets emerge, Tessa begins to suspect her family’s past is built on deceit . . . and that someone will do anything to keep it buried.
Book 5: FLOWERS FOR LILIAN
Maggie Ossian is enchanted by her perfect friend Lilian Belfleur. But beneath Lilian’s charm lies a darker a possessive mother and a forbidden love. And when jealousy and desire collide, a single act shatters their worlds. Years later, Maggie returns to uncover what really happened — and face the haunting truth about the girl she thought she knew.
Book 6: THE LONG SHADOW
When Hannah witnesses a strange, joyless wedding in a country churchyard, she senses something deeply wrong — and the shadow of that day never leaves her. Years later, as tragedy strikes her family, Hannah begins to uncover the dark secrets binding her sister Zilla to the mysterious bride, Lizzie Bond. But the closer she comes to the truth, the more danger she puts herself in.
Book 7: THE WEDDING GUEST
When Elinor Findon arrives at Hoodman House after the Great War, she expects a quiet refuge with her two aunts. But the house is heavy with memories of a long-ago wedding that ended in tragedy. As Elinor is drawn deeper into the sisters’ strange world, she senses a presence in the shadows — a love that refuses to die, and a secret that refuses to stay buried . . .
Book 8: THE TREACHERY OF TIME?
When thirteen-year-old Esther Aumery witnesses a stranger fleeing through the dawn lanes of her quiet village, she cannot imagine the darkness he leaves behind.
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Published November 18, 2025
About the author
Anna Gilbert
27 books5 followersMarguerite Jackson Lazarus
aka Marguerite J. Gascoigne, Anna Gilbert
Marguerite Jackson was born on 1 May 1916 in Durham, England, UK, daughter of Hannah, and John Jackson, an inspector of schools. On 1937, she obtained a BA with honours and on 1957 a MA at Durham University. She worked as Grammar school English teacher from 1938 to 1973. On 5 April 1956, she married Jacob "Jack" Lazarus.
She published Children's fiction as Marguerite J. Gascoigne, and later gothic romance novels as Anna Gilbert. Marguerite died at 88, on 24 September 2004 in North Yorkshire, England.
aka Marguerite J. Gascoigne, Anna Gilbert
Marguerite Jackson was born on 1 May 1916 in Durham, England, UK, daughter of Hannah, and John Jackson, an inspector of schools. On 1937, she obtained a BA with honours and on 1957 a MA at Durham University. She worked as Grammar school English teacher from 1938 to 1973. On 5 April 1956, she married Jacob "Jack" Lazarus.
She published Children's fiction as Marguerite J. Gascoigne, and later gothic romance novels as Anna Gilbert. Marguerite died at 88, on 24 September 2004 in North Yorkshire, England.
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