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Shackleford and Daughters #3
Beatrix: Shackleford and Daughters Book 3
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Expected 29 Dec 26The third book in Beverley Watts's dazzling Shackleford and Daughters series of Victorian romantic comedies.
- GenresMystery
Audible Audio
Expected publication December 29, 2026
About the author
Beverley Watts
53 books317 followersBeverley spent 8 years teaching English as a Foreign Language to International Military Students in Britannia Royal Naval College, the Royal Navy’s premier officer training establishment in the UK. She says that in the whole 8 years there was never a dull moment and many of her wonderful experiences at the College were not only memorable but were most definitely 'the stuff of fiction.' Her debut novel An Officer And A Gentleman Wanted is very loosely based on her adventures at the College.
Beverley particularly enjoys writing books that make people laugh and currently she has four series of Romantic Comedies, both contemporary and historical, as well as a humorous cosy mystery series under her belt.
She lives with her husband in an apartment overlooking the sea on the beautiful English Riviera. Between them they have 3 adult children and two gorgeous grandchildren plus 4 Romanian rescue dogs of indeterminate breed called Florence, Trixie, Lizzie and Aggie.
Until recently, they also had an adorable 'Chichon" named Dotty who was the inspiration for Dotty in The Shackleford Diaries.
You can find out more about Beverley’s books at www.beverleywatts.com
Beverley particularly enjoys writing books that make people laugh and currently she has four series of Romantic Comedies, both contemporary and historical, as well as a humorous cosy mystery series under her belt.
She lives with her husband in an apartment overlooking the sea on the beautiful English Riviera. Between them they have 3 adult children and two gorgeous grandchildren plus 4 Romanian rescue dogs of indeterminate breed called Florence, Trixie, Lizzie and Aggie.
Until recently, they also had an adorable 'Chichon" named Dotty who was the inspiration for Dotty in The Shackleford Diaries.
You can find out more about Beverley’s books at www.beverleywatts.com
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November 5, 2026
it ended on a cliffhanger ugh
So I knew the story was larger then this book. It’s a continuous tale that will probably have each of the daughters finding romance. This was Beatrix story and I love that Finn Noones son Rob is in this one. so I started reading about the Schacklefords from modern times and then I went back historically and read from the beginning. So having Rob Noone arrive was a plus. I am having difficulty with time. Henry is Alexander Schacklefords son. Yet we are at the end of the 19th century. I know Henry was born in 1830 and this is about 60 years later, 1890. His daughters are approximately early 20’s. Finn was adopted during the legacy series in the 1830’s so I guess he and Henry could be close and he could have a son in his early 30s. I had to keep looking at the family tree to figure this out. This book is the middle of the series. The characters are all fun to read about. It’s an ensemble caste. The case of the stolen orphans will continue. I’m rooting for Aunt Charlotte to find a love!
So I knew the story was larger then this book. It’s a continuous tale that will probably have each of the daughters finding romance. This was Beatrix story and I love that Finn Noones son Rob is in this one. so I started reading about the Schacklefords from modern times and then I went back historically and read from the beginning. So having Rob Noone arrive was a plus. I am having difficulty with time. Henry is Alexander Schacklefords son. Yet we are at the end of the 19th century. I know Henry was born in 1830 and this is about 60 years later, 1890. His daughters are approximately early 20’s. Finn was adopted during the legacy series in the 1830’s so I guess he and Henry could be close and he could have a son in his early 30s. I had to keep looking at the family tree to figure this out. This book is the middle of the series. The characters are all fun to read about. It’s an ensemble caste. The case of the stolen orphans will continue. I’m rooting for Aunt Charlotte to find a love!
November 5, 2026
The latest in a long line of completely brilliant books from the multigenerational Shackleford world! I cannot recommend any of Beverley's books highly enough. They're all filled with a brilliant blend of humour, mystery and romance. I've loved them all!
Whilst this one ends on a cliff-hanger (VERY unusual for Bev's books), I absolutely agree with why this is necessary. The story arc happening across the Shackleford & Daughters series is so complex and thrilling that it couldn't possibly all be resolved within Beatrix. I absolutely cannot wait for Bernice's story!
Whilst this one ends on a cliff-hanger (VERY unusual for Bev's books), I absolutely agree with why this is necessary. The story arc happening across the Shackleford & Daughters series is so complex and thrilling that it couldn't possibly all be resolved within Beatrix. I absolutely cannot wait for Bernice's story!
November 4, 2026
unfinished- don’t bother
Unfinished - Stupid cliffhanger at the end for no reason but to make you buy another - which I would have done even if this book had gotten a normal and fairly predictable ending - bait and switch - hate when authors do this - zero interest in continuing these series knowing she’ll continue this idiotic practice.
Unfinished - Stupid cliffhanger at the end for no reason but to make you buy another - which I would have done even if this book had gotten a normal and fairly predictable ending - bait and switch - hate when authors do this - zero interest in continuing these series knowing she’ll continue this idiotic practice.
November 3, 2026
Wow, this story was so very, very good. A mystery crest. A visitor from far away. He and Beatrix have eyes for each other. Trapped children. A missing nephew. Large dogs. Guards with guns. Will the rescue attempt work?
November 6, 2026
Loved it!
Another success. I loved all the characters and the things they get themselves into. It makes me laugh and escape to another time and place. I always look forward to the next book.
Another success. I loved all the characters and the things they get themselves into. It makes me laugh and escape to another time and place. I always look forward to the next book.
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