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Marilla
I am Marilla Popescu Stanhope. Sit with me. Let me tell you what I see....
When soldiers destroyed our camp and scattered my people, my father and I fled Romania with nothing but his violin and my grandmother's cards. We crossed mountains and borders, chasing promises in a distant land called England. I never expected to find love there. Nor to lose my sight.But in the darkness, I was granted a new sight. When I touch your face, I see your buried grief and the spirits that surround you. When a nobleman and his fiancée sought my guidance in the cards, I saw that our unborn children's destinies were mysteriously intertwined. Twenty years have passed. My son has finally met their daughter. But the girl is in grave danger. I can feel her terror. A candlelit room and shadowed faces. I see glimpses of who holds her, but never the full picture. My visions are growing stronger and more terrifying but will they be enough to save her?
Set in the world of THE BARBER LEGACY, Marilla is a stand alone story of love, fate, and the unseen forces that shape us.
When soldiers destroyed our camp and scattered my people, my father and I fled Romania with nothing but his violin and my grandmother's cards. We crossed mountains and borders, chasing promises in a distant land called England. I never expected to find love there. Nor to lose my sight.But in the darkness, I was granted a new sight. When I touch your face, I see your buried grief and the spirits that surround you. When a nobleman and his fiancée sought my guidance in the cards, I saw that our unborn children's destinies were mysteriously intertwined. Twenty years have passed. My son has finally met their daughter. But the girl is in grave danger. I can feel her terror. A candlelit room and shadowed faces. I see glimpses of who holds her, but never the full picture. My visions are growing stronger and more terrifying but will they be enough to save her?
Set in the world of THE BARBER LEGACY, Marilla is a stand alone story of love, fate, and the unseen forces that shape us.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2025
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About the author
Anna Rigg
10 books32 followersAs an Australian writer, Anna is deeply passionate about tracing her family's roots and crafting stories. Her debut novel, Sins of the Mother, is the first in a series of five captivating books that blend her personal family history with the vibrant world of historical fiction. With years of experience gathering family stories and photographs, combined with a fascination for all things historical, Anna has a unique ability to bring the past to life in a way that touches the hearts of her readers.
But there is more to Anna than just her love for storytelling. She has an unwavering passion for Photoshop, animation and video editing and enjoys dabbling in 3D modelling. When she's not busy with her creative projects, you will find her wandering through museums, meandering through old graveyards and hunting for treasures in antique shops, always on the lookout for inspiration.
But there is more to Anna than just her love for storytelling. She has an unwavering passion for Photoshop, animation and video editing and enjoys dabbling in 3D modelling. When she's not busy with her creative projects, you will find her wandering through museums, meandering through old graveyards and hunting for treasures in antique shops, always on the lookout for inspiration.
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January 22, 2026
An absolutely beautiful story with great characters. Highly recommended. #goodreadsgiveaway
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