Manor House Series by Nancy Moser

1880 England: the lives and loves of manor and village intertwine. Earl and shopkeeper, countess and clerk; all will be stunned and transformed by a secret that begs to be revealed.When the Weston family returns to Summerfield Manor at the close of the London social season, both village and manor relax into their normal existence. But for four women, turmoil awaits. Each must battle the restrictions of her position as her faith and character are tested... more1880 England: the lives and loves of manor and village intertwine. Earl and shopkeeper, countess and clerk; all will be stunned and transformed by a secret that begs to be revealed.When the Weston family returns to Summerfield Manor at the close of the London social season, both village and manor relax into their normal existence. But for four women, turmoil awaits. Each must battle the restrictions of her position as her faith and character are tested. Adelaide Weston, the feisty and domineering dowager countess, is thrust out of her carefully structured life of duty by the reappearance of her first love.Ruth Weston, the manor's reclusive, guilt-ridden countess, struggles to emerge from self-imposed exile to embrace her marriage, her family, and the duties of her position.Ruth's loyal lady's maid, Molly Wallace, juggles the demands of her job, the needs of her own tumultuous family, and a secret romance.And Lila Hayward, a shopkeeper's daughter, finds herself in love with a viscount's son who's engaged to Ruth's spoiled daughter. Lila is sorely tested when she is obliged to act as liaison between the two, putting her in constant contact with the man she loves but can never hope to win. less

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... more1883 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. less