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Manor House #3
Rise of the Summerfields
1883 England: The village of Summerfield is changing. Exciting opportunities abound, and new love fully—and finally—blooms.
Genevieve Weston will be the Countess of Summerfield one day. A new mother of twins, Genevieve struggles with life after babies. But through her struggles, and in the midst of a crisis, she taps into her American entrepreneurial spirit and finds a way to utilize her talents—and the talents of those around her.
Rebellious daughter Clarissa Weston is raising a waif she saved in London. Her time on the stage and her adopted daughter have hurt her chances of a highborn match—until Lord Silvey comes to visit. Although they have a palpable attraction, Damon’s secrets threaten to change everything.
God-daughter Tilda Cavendish has been at Summerfield Manor for over a year, yet she still struggles to find her place in the family. How can she get Clarissa to stop hating her?
Lila Kidd is happily married to Joseph, the heir to Crompton Hall. But she isn’t comfortable being the mistress of the manor, and would rather be back at her family’s mercantile. It will take courage and gumption to be the woman God wants her to be.
Immerse yourself in the lives and loves of Summerfield Manor in this, Book #3 in the Manor House series.
Genevieve Weston will be the Countess of Summerfield one day. A new mother of twins, Genevieve struggles with life after babies. But through her struggles, and in the midst of a crisis, she taps into her American entrepreneurial spirit and finds a way to utilize her talents—and the talents of those around her.
Rebellious daughter Clarissa Weston is raising a waif she saved in London. Her time on the stage and her adopted daughter have hurt her chances of a highborn match—until Lord Silvey comes to visit. Although they have a palpable attraction, Damon’s secrets threaten to change everything.
God-daughter Tilda Cavendish has been at Summerfield Manor for over a year, yet she still struggles to find her place in the family. How can she get Clarissa to stop hating her?
Lila Kidd is happily married to Joseph, the heir to Crompton Hall. But she isn’t comfortable being the mistress of the manor, and would rather be back at her family’s mercantile. It will take courage and gumption to be the woman God wants her to be.
Immerse yourself in the lives and loves of Summerfield Manor in this, Book #3 in the Manor House series.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2016
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About the author
Nancy Moser
78 books765 followersNancy Moser is the author of over forty books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you to discover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporary and historical stories, inspirational humor, and children's books.
Her newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and opening their own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series, "The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award.
Other titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where Time Will Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields."
Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)
"An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award, and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting.
Some contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included.
Website: nancymoser.com
Her newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and opening their own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series, "The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award.
Other titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where Time Will Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields."
Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)
"An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award, and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting.
Some contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included.
Website: nancymoser.com
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February 16, 2022
Since this is book three, I feel a connection with the characters. I know their flaws but also their fears and potential.
August 17, 2019
Growth
God has given each of us special gifts to share with others. He wants us to rely on Him to guide us to use those gifts. We must listen to Him and grow in His love and trust.
God has given each of us special gifts to share with others. He wants us to rely on Him to guide us to use those gifts. We must listen to Him and grow in His love and trust.
August 26, 2017
This culmination of the Manor House series was fitting. I'm glad I read all three books back to back to see the striking changes that each character made as circumstances worked in their lives. I enjoy books about forgiveness and redemption.
May 13, 2020
The 3rd book in the Summerfield story was good! I’d probably give it 4 1/2 stars but I keep vacillating as I think back on the story. Genevieve is a new mother of twins and hasn’t been married very long, when the Dowager Countess leaves with most of the family for a tour of the continent, putting her in charge of the manor. Genevieve doesn’t feel capable. Until one day Crompton Hall catches fire and her extended family barely escapes with their lives. Morgan and Genevieve welcome all of their family and staff into Summerfield and set them up with rooms and assignments. To add more stress, Genevieve feels like she needs to sew everyone new clothes, which she is fortunately very good at, and so she enlists all of the women to help her. They open a shop and endeavor to teach the ladies of the village to sew. Unfortunately Lila doesn’t love sewing and would rather be at her old home in the town mercantile selling things with Nana. Clarissa refuses to even join the sewing endeavors and chooses instead to help redecorate the Kidd’s new home renovation, even improving upon the old design (when Lila confides in her that she doesn’t want to do it and gives Clarissa permission to take that on herself). Clarissa is distracted by Lord Silvey and his attentions and even thinks she could be falling in love with him. Not everyone agrees with the match though, especially not Clarissa’s adopted daughter Beth. Lord Silvey is not kind to her.
Between Genevieve’s undiagnosed postpartum depression, anorexia, and fatigue; Lila’s battle between being useful and doing something she likes; Clarissa’s general dislike of people, attraction to the bad boy, and her new calling as interior decorator; and Tilda not feeling like she fits in at all, there are plenty of interesting storylines to keep you engaged in the Rise of the Summerfields.
Between Genevieve’s undiagnosed postpartum depression, anorexia, and fatigue; Lila’s battle between being useful and doing something she likes; Clarissa’s general dislike of people, attraction to the bad boy, and her new calling as interior decorator; and Tilda not feeling like she fits in at all, there are plenty of interesting storylines to keep you engaged in the Rise of the Summerfields.
July 27, 2022
I think this was the favourite of the series. Really loved the whole series though. I listened to this via Audible, so don't know if there were any errors in the kindle edition like the 2nd book. I loved following the lives of the Characters. I loved how Clarissa's character changed in this book. I think my favourite characters, though in this book, were Beth & Tilda. The way that they had grown up and thought of others. I really appreciated the fact that, esp in this book, the author brought God into the story quite a bit, as an every day occurrence, which it should be. So many CF Authors don't do this unfortunately.
My only disappointment was that a lot of the original characters weren't really in this book. They all went away and never returned.
It is going to be so hard to find a book to match this one to be honest.
My only disappointment was that a lot of the original characters weren't really in this book. They all went away and never returned.
It is going to be so hard to find a book to match this one to be honest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 25, 2019
Nancy Moser is Very Talented
This was a fantastic book. The Christian message are not bible thumping message but instead perfectly woven into the story. She is amazing how she writes so many stories within the story. An excellent book. While I didn't want the series to end she wrapped up every scenario with a HE A. Bravo!
This was a fantastic book. The Christian message are not bible thumping message but instead perfectly woven into the story. She is amazing how she writes so many stories within the story. An excellent book. While I didn't want the series to end she wrapped up every scenario with a HE A. Bravo!
September 23, 2019
I enjoyed this book but less than the first two in the series. It needed a bit more of Moser's plot-twisting intrigue. Nonetheless, I liked the whole series enough to read the spin-off Pattern Artist series which I highly recommend.
September 25, 2022
Rise of the Summer fields by Nancy Moser
A very good read of power,romance, disaster, and all that could happen in England in the !ate 1800's. It was a clean book that I would recommends to anyone.
A very good read of power,romance, disaster, and all that could happen in England in the !ate 1800's. It was a clean book that I would recommends to anyone.
July 26, 2017
Good ending
The book in the series wasn't as pleasing as the first two books. More typos and too much dialog in the characters heads. With some major editing it could be improved.
The book in the series wasn't as pleasing as the first two books. More typos and too much dialog in the characters heads. With some major editing it could be improved.
December 3, 2019
Great reading
I enjoyed reading this series! It was fun, lots of action and I appreciated following the families characters and their strengths given by their faith.
I enjoyed reading this series! It was fun, lots of action and I appreciated following the families characters and their strengths given by their faith.
October 20, 2016
A Farewell to Summerfield
This book was really good. I was hoping there would be at least book or two. At least about Tilda or Beth. But as all good books go...we have to say a sad farewell to family and friends we've grown to love in these books..
Clarissa ended up being my favorite character in this book. Through her we can see how people can and do change with God's help. I was so happy to see how her story developed!
Genevieve is my next favorite, she has a hard time managing so much but in the end she's such a trooper and is able to withstand it with God's help.
A delightful story! And you will love reading The Pattern Artist! What a great tie-in to this book! Stay tuned for that book!
This book was really good. I was hoping there would be at least book or two. At least about Tilda or Beth. But as all good books go...we have to say a sad farewell to family and friends we've grown to love in these books..
Clarissa ended up being my favorite character in this book. Through her we can see how people can and do change with God's help. I was so happy to see how her story developed!
Genevieve is my next favorite, she has a hard time managing so much but in the end she's such a trooper and is able to withstand it with God's help.
A delightful story! And you will love reading The Pattern Artist! What a great tie-in to this book! Stay tuned for that book!
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