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The Marsh Sagas #4
Alice
The Marsh Saga Series
Alice (Book 4)
London 1929.
Lady Alice Mayton-Walsh has always been a free independent spirit, a woman ahead of her time. She has always been a risk taker, grabbing life with both hands and living it to the full after the premature death of her new husband in the Great War. With wealth and position, having travelled the world, Alice boldly defies convention and created, Sheer, her women’s magazine to rival Vogue, However, after years of hard work and success, she finds that her life isn’t as complete as she expected it to be. Something is missing.
Vince, her brother’s best friend, a man she has known since childhood, reveals plans to marry an heiress to save his family’s fortunes. The news shocks Alice. He is throwing away his life marrying a woman he doesn’t love, and what’s more, Alice realises she wants more than just friendship with him.
Yet, before she has a chance to follow her heart, Vince becomes a changed man. After losing everything, he turns his back on the glitzy and extravagant life and moves to the East End of London. Confused, Alice tries to understand this very different Vince, but it’s not until she is confronted by three poor orphans and Vince’s determination to help them that she recognises what has been missing in her life might be right under her nose.
But a tragic accident threatens the happy future Alice has dreamed about. Has she lost her second chance to find love?
Alice (Book 4)
London 1929.
Lady Alice Mayton-Walsh has always been a free independent spirit, a woman ahead of her time. She has always been a risk taker, grabbing life with both hands and living it to the full after the premature death of her new husband in the Great War. With wealth and position, having travelled the world, Alice boldly defies convention and created, Sheer, her women’s magazine to rival Vogue, However, after years of hard work and success, she finds that her life isn’t as complete as she expected it to be. Something is missing.
Vince, her brother’s best friend, a man she has known since childhood, reveals plans to marry an heiress to save his family’s fortunes. The news shocks Alice. He is throwing away his life marrying a woman he doesn’t love, and what’s more, Alice realises she wants more than just friendship with him.
Yet, before she has a chance to follow her heart, Vince becomes a changed man. After losing everything, he turns his back on the glitzy and extravagant life and moves to the East End of London. Confused, Alice tries to understand this very different Vince, but it’s not until she is confronted by three poor orphans and Vince’s determination to help them that she recognises what has been missing in her life might be right under her nose.
But a tragic accident threatens the happy future Alice has dreamed about. Has she lost her second chance to find love?
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2022
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AnneMarie Brear
64 books297 followersAustralian born AnneMarie Brear writes historical novels and modern romances and sometimes the odd short story, too. Her passions, apart from writing, are travelling, reading, researching historical eras and looking for inspiration for her next book.
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March 14, 2026
Life changes
Alice loved her busy life until she didn't. Vince lost his family's fortune. Then 3 orphans change everything for the both of them. A good read.
Alice loved her busy life until she didn't. Vince lost his family's fortune. Then 3 orphans change everything for the both of them. A good read.
July 9, 2022
Absolutely loved this book, the 4th in the Marsh Series. I can picture the details on the dresses that you wrote about. Poor Henry, so glad he came to his senses in the end.
The orphan children seemed to be such delightful little darlings. Good things can come out of bad.
Alice is a very driven young lady who knows what she wants and goes for it. We would say today that she is a very modern young woman to be looked up to.
Thank you AnneMarie for another delightful read. Loved your books, keep them coming.
The orphan children seemed to be such delightful little darlings. Good things can come out of bad.
Alice is a very driven young lady who knows what she wants and goes for it. We would say today that she is a very modern young woman to be looked up to.
Thank you AnneMarie for another delightful read. Loved your books, keep them coming.
June 14, 2022
Alice
Ive, been waiting for this book for what seems like an eternity, and it was well worth the wait!!!
Please AnneMarie,can we have Henry's story and the rest of the little ones to follow?
You can't stop here!!!! Xx
Ive, been waiting for this book for what seems like an eternity, and it was well worth the wait!!!
Please AnneMarie,can we have Henry's story and the rest of the little ones to follow?
You can't stop here!!!! Xx
July 1, 2022
I only gave this book 3stars because of the amount of spelling mistakes in this book
If it is a genuine book then proof reading
Should be improved
Never had this problem with any of this authors books in the past
Fortunately I was not giving it to anyone for a gift
If it is a genuine book then proof reading
Should be improved
Never had this problem with any of this authors books in the past
Fortunately I was not giving it to anyone for a gift
December 29, 2022
Wonderful
An excellent series. As an older man I take much pleasure in reading touching love stories. It reminds me of how fortunate I am to have a beautiful and loving wife to go through our twilight years.
An excellent series. As an older man I take much pleasure in reading touching love stories. It reminds me of how fortunate I am to have a beautiful and loving wife to go through our twilight years.
April 13, 2023
Loved it
What better on a cold weather weekend than to get lost in a book you can get lost in and can't put down.
Hopefully there will be another Marsh Saga as I have enjoyed all of them
Thank you Annemarie Bread love your books
What better on a cold weather weekend than to get lost in a book you can get lost in and can't put down.
Hopefully there will be another Marsh Saga as I have enjoyed all of them
Thank you Annemarie Bread love your books
May 2, 2023
brilliant
Alice finished the Marsh Sagas. It was well written. My only wish was that the ending wasn’t only squeezed in to the last couple of pages. I thoroughly enjoyed Annemarie books and believe you will also.
Alice finished the Marsh Sagas. It was well written. My only wish was that the ending wasn’t only squeezed in to the last couple of pages. I thoroughly enjoyed Annemarie books and believe you will also.
May 23, 2023
Alice
A story of one woman's life and how it was changed by love and children, by supporting friends and family who all make life what it is. Another great story
A story of one woman's life and how it was changed by love and children, by supporting friends and family who all make life what it is. Another great story
April 15, 2024
Fantastic
What a great storyline, I really hope the author brings a new book on Grandmama early life. My new favourite author.
What a great storyline, I really hope the author brings a new book on Grandmama early life. My new favourite author.
September 15, 2024
I absolutely enjoyed reading about the Marsh sisters and Alice. The Christmas novella was wonderful also. I actually love all AnnMarie's books and will continue to read them all.
September 21, 2024
Loved it
The best yet. Absolutely loved this book. Couldn't put it down. Don't want to give anything away but the best of the series
The best yet. Absolutely loved this book. Couldn't put it down. Don't want to give anything away but the best of the series
August 3, 2025
Fabulous
Not enjoyed a book in a while like I enjoyed this one.It covered lots of things in life,the good and the bad.Highly recommend this.
Not enjoyed a book in a while like I enjoyed this one.It covered lots of things in life,the good and the bad.Highly recommend this.
September 22, 2025
From Millie
The whole series was a fantastic read from start to finish I would highly recommend this series as me highly addictive reading from a fantastic author
The whole series was a fantastic read from start to finish I would highly recommend this series as me highly addictive reading from a fantastic author
June 18, 2022
Another well written book by AnneMarie Brear. I have enjoyed all The Marsh Saga books and am sorry that they have ended. AnneMarie Brear does not disappoint in her writing you cam always rely a brilliant read. So another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ read from me.
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