Larch Tree Lane

by Anna Jacobs

In the quiet of the Wiltshire countryside, Maggie Hatherall, full of life despite her advancing years, is worried about what she is going to do with her two-hundred-year-old home. Newcomer Lucia Grey has escaped a bad marriage but her ex is reluctant to let her go. For architect Corin Drayton, an unexpected inheritance is the start of a complicated family wrangle but it does mean he stumbles upon Larch Tree Lane, hidden among the rolling hills.

From the cottages and farms to the local shop, pub and old manor house, residents' lives are set to intertwine, relationships bloom and both romance and heartache lie ahead.

Genres: Romance

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 2022

About the author

Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

Reviews

[Mack · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find Anna's books a great source of comfort when i feel like some escapism and it was a quick gem in a tumultuous time.

[Lucy McLaurin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice (how many English teachers told you not to use the word “nice” as it wasn’t descriptive enough?) romantic story with undercurrents of crime coming to the surface with domestic abuse showing it’s ugly face too.

It was a pleasure to read this and to enjoy the main characters. Easy reading with a bite to it!

[Cyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the books by Ms. Jacobs,entertaining and comforting. She has a “warm” way of writing.

[Sharon Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hello Everyone , I finished reading a wonderful book by Anna Jacobs its the 1st book in the new series Larch Tree Lane , this is the story of Maggie Hatherall who lives in Wiltshire countryside in a two hundred year old home ........Newcomer Lucia Grey has just got divorced and is trying to get on with her life but can she really..........I can't say anymore you will just have to do yourselves a favour and read with Anna's books she does take us on a wonderful journey there is so much more to this book ...........enjoy.....😀

[Lindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve loved Anna Jacobs books and read almost all of them, but sorry the latest ones, this is the third I found that I just couldn’t get into the stories and the style seems different to all the others. I dislike giving up on a book but again I did with this one as found it difficult to follow the story.

[Kate · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love romantic fiction, but had never read anything by this author. I was given this by a friend, who is a huge fan and is trying to convert me. I found it rather formulaic and a bit purple prosey, which no doubt accounts for her massive success. Not really my kind of thing, but if it’s yours, it’s fine.

[Ann Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pleasant easy read although somewhat predictable. Maggie is described as her advancing years, not sure I was too pleased about that as we are of a similar age! Maggie falls and sprains her ankle, soon after Lucia arrives on scene and helps. Lucia is in need of somewhere to stay and a new direction in life.

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've not read Anna Jacobs' books before ... and enjoyed this story. There were many unrelated parts - the family brewery; the military interests; the countryside building opportunities - however, the entwining of characters was lovely. This was a quick, easy and entertaining read.

[Gillian White · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice easy read to finish on for 2024! There were a lot of different aspects to the story, and the ending seemed quite rushed. The dialogue felt old-timey rather than modern (for being published in 2022).

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book, next in series please!!

[jill dunklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Larch Tree Lane

Very good book. I found it very exciting at times. A very interesting book.

I recommend this book to my friends. I look forward to Anna's next book.

[judith haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous !!!

Another great read from Anna .. Read it in 2 days just couldn’t put it down .. lovely story !

[Annie Grieve · Rating 5 out of 5]

GRIPPING !!!!!!!

I could not put this book down!!!!! Romance,historical,thrilling!!! I Am looking forward to book 2 in this new series. Thank you Anna

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Great characters and being in modern times was good. Love Anna Jacobs Books.

[Carol Porter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Good read

Anna Jacobs is by

By far my favorite author & this book proves it try one of her series now

[Pam Coll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable, thriller with romance.

[Glynis Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another triumph from Anna Jacobs. Couldn’t put it down

[Sue Sykes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Anna’s books and this is a great first book in a new series. Lovely characters and lovely story

[Caroline · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sorry but if this book had been the first book read by Anna, I wouldn't read any more I just couldn't get into it at all. So Sorry Anna

[Sharon Dercksen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet little romance with some exciting bits. Very enjoyable read.

[Clare Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Loved this book. Lovely story line, with a lovely ending.. Can't wait for the next one to be published. Thank you A J

[Alison Hydes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful story set in modern times. Usual Anna Jacobs story with a couple who fall in love and bad people try and upset them.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[PEARL SCOTT · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Very good story, really enjoyed this book. Few twist and turn I didn't expect, but really made the book better

[KAREN PARSONS · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story filled with intrigue ,suspense and love.
This book shows that thieves and bullys and bullying tatics never prosper and good will always win out.

[Karl Lane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enid Blyton meets Mills and Boon meets Midsomer Murders. Easy reading, but fantastical plot.

[Carol Cury6 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely nice story!

[Dan Hooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this story part one of three now waiting for the third to come out

[Heather Copping · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book, full of intrigue, never read an Anna Jacobs book yet I didn't like. Superb 5 stars.

[Sue Hickling · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book .