A Debt from the Past by Beryl Matthews
A spellbinding saga of family, trust, secrets . . . and loveHampshire 1850. Beth Langton has been running her large family estate for nine months now, after the death of her father. Under the watchful eyes of her godfather and guardian, Lord Edward Sharland, and an excellent estate manager, Henry Greenway, she is loving the work.
After a week away with Henry buying cattle, terrible news is waiting for her on her return. The father of her best friend, Lady Helen Denton, has shot himself after running up gambling debts, leaving Helen destitute. Beth persuades Helen to come and live with her, although Helen is too proud to take charity and insists she work as a paid companion.
The girls soon settle happily together, but further tragedy awaits. Beth is informed by a stranger that her beloved guardian, away on business, has died. The stranger claims to be Edward's heir, making him her legal guardian - and he has the paperwork to prove it. But can they trust him? And should they?
Beryl Matthews is a British actress who was born in London and now lives in Hampshire. She was raised in a household of voracious readers, and books have always played an significant role in her life. Her dream as a child was to be a professional singer, but a lack of cash forced her to work at an office, where she rose through the ranks from tea girl to credit controller. Writing, reading, swimming, and golf are some of her favorite pastimes.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780727897763 |
| ISBN 10 | 0727897764 |
| Title | A Debt from the Past |
| Author | Beryl Matthews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2015-02-26 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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