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A Distant Dream
Following a change of circumstance, Cassandra and her new husband are forced to live a meagre existance in Jem and Clyde's old cottage until Harry comes into good fortune quite by chance. Now the pair should have the chance to better themselves, but it doesn't quite work out that way. Heavily pregnant and alone, Cassie goes into labour at the cottage and it's touch and go whether the twins will survive. A new man appears on the scene who is described as a "rabble rouser" by Polly. But Cassie finds that her head turns towards the handsome, wilful young man, who acts as a voice for the people.Although she tries so hard, will Cassie be able to resist Tobias's charms?Reviews for Lynette Rees'Lynette Rees deserves to be up there amongst the best historical romance writers of this decade!''Readers who like Dilly Court and Nadine Dorries should give Lynette Rees a try''It's the best read I have had in a long time'
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2022
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About the author
Lynette Rees
41 books66 followers"My favourite author - this lady has just overtaken Catherine Cookson - I can't wait to read more!" ~ Amazon Reviewer
Lynette Rees lives in Wales and has been writing since she was a child. She's in the fortunate position of being a hybrid author - as well as independently publishing some of her novels, she's also published with Quercus Books/Hachette UK. Currently, her most popular novels with readers are: The Governess, Ada the Coster Girl, The Cobbler's Wife and The Ragged Urchin.
Lynette's historical fiction novel, 'The Workhouse Waif', hit the number one spot on the Amazon Kindle bestseller list in 'Victorian Historical Romance' during October of 2016 - it remains one of her favourite books to date. Much to her delight at the time, she was contacted by the commissioning editor of Quercus Books who had downloaded the book from Amazon Prime and loved the story so much that she devoured it all in one sitting! The Workhouse Waif was one of the first books ever enrolled on the then, new Amazon Prime Reading programme. The commissioning editor went on to offer Lynette a traditional publishing deal for that book and three others in the series which were published during 2018 and 2019.
Lynette enjoys the freedom of writing in a variety of genres including: crime fiction and contemporary romance, though her first love is historical fiction which complements her interest in local history and genealogy. When she's not writing, or even when she is writing, Lynette enjoys a glass of wine and the odd piece of chocolate as she creates stories where the characters guide her hand. She honestly has no idea how a story will turn out until the characters tell their own tales in their own unique ways.
The most important thing to Lynette is her family and her stories illustrate this with their warm characters who often show a great deal of compassion for others and the plight they find themselves in.
Praise for Lynette Rees:
The Matchgirl: "Beautifully written and imagined, this is both an entertaining story and a fascinating slice of life-changing history..." - book review - The Lancashire Post
Beneath a Sicilian Sun (retitled: Seduced by the Sicilian): "I was seeing everything described in this. This story is also very emotional and touching with everything that happens. The emotions that they feel are expressed beautifully..." - Sanfrancisco Review of Books
Lynette Rees lives in Wales and has been writing since she was a child. She's in the fortunate position of being a hybrid author - as well as independently publishing some of her novels, she's also published with Quercus Books/Hachette UK. Currently, her most popular novels with readers are: The Governess, Ada the Coster Girl, The Cobbler's Wife and The Ragged Urchin.
Lynette's historical fiction novel, 'The Workhouse Waif', hit the number one spot on the Amazon Kindle bestseller list in 'Victorian Historical Romance' during October of 2016 - it remains one of her favourite books to date. Much to her delight at the time, she was contacted by the commissioning editor of Quercus Books who had downloaded the book from Amazon Prime and loved the story so much that she devoured it all in one sitting! The Workhouse Waif was one of the first books ever enrolled on the then, new Amazon Prime Reading programme. The commissioning editor went on to offer Lynette a traditional publishing deal for that book and three others in the series which were published during 2018 and 2019.
Lynette enjoys the freedom of writing in a variety of genres including: crime fiction and contemporary romance, though her first love is historical fiction which complements her interest in local history and genealogy. When she's not writing, or even when she is writing, Lynette enjoys a glass of wine and the odd piece of chocolate as she creates stories where the characters guide her hand. She honestly has no idea how a story will turn out until the characters tell their own tales in their own unique ways.
The most important thing to Lynette is her family and her stories illustrate this with their warm characters who often show a great deal of compassion for others and the plight they find themselves in.
Praise for Lynette Rees:
The Matchgirl: "Beautifully written and imagined, this is both an entertaining story and a fascinating slice of life-changing history..." - book review - The Lancashire Post
Beneath a Sicilian Sun (retitled: Seduced by the Sicilian): "I was seeing everything described in this. This story is also very emotional and touching with everything that happens. The emotions that they feel are expressed beautifully..." - Sanfrancisco Review of Books
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May 11, 2022
Cassandra Bellingham now married to Harry Hewitt they are happy living in Rose cottage till they can afford a place to buy, with her daughter Emily and twins on the way, this is book two in the series 1876 in Wakeford, Harry is not the father but is looking forward to the big arrivals and is a good father to Emily, and it's not long till Cassie starts labour and he is in for a big surprise when he arrives home from work. Cassie has not had an easy life so far.
I loved every page of this story as we join in with many more ups and downs for Cassie, but you just cannot help but love her character as a head strong woman who has now been well accepted in the village.
Not giving away anymore of the story to the readers, its a must read to follow on after The widow of Wakeford and I eagerly await the final book Act of Remembrance.
This authors work grows and just gets better and better for her readers, so pull up a comfy chair and a drink and enjoy the story. Its got an amazing 5 stars from me once again, I loved it.
I loved every page of this story as we join in with many more ups and downs for Cassie, but you just cannot help but love her character as a head strong woman who has now been well accepted in the village.
Not giving away anymore of the story to the readers, its a must read to follow on after The widow of Wakeford and I eagerly await the final book Act of Remembrance.
This authors work grows and just gets better and better for her readers, so pull up a comfy chair and a drink and enjoy the story. Its got an amazing 5 stars from me once again, I loved it.
June 5, 2022
The Wakefield Chronicles Book 2 A Distant Dream it did not disappoint and was a good a the first Wakefield Chronicle book and now I look forward to the next one. This is another great beautiful read from Lynette Rees. I could just not put it down.
June 15, 2022
Enjoyable.
It took me a while to get into the book but once I did I found it most enjoyable. I am glad Cassie stayed with her husband in the end.
It took me a while to get into the book but once I did I found it most enjoyable. I am glad Cassie stayed with her husband in the end.
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