Windsor Street Family Saga

Liverpool. January 1871One Man. One Woman. One Choice?Life hasn't been easy for Nell. Orphaned as a child, her elder sister Maria is a substitute for the mother she barely remembers. All she wants now is a husband and family of her own.Second mate Jack Riley loves his life at sea and dreams of one day captaining his own ship. Settling down to life in the back streets of Liverpool holds no appeal.Until he bumps into his old flame, Nell.She wants security and a husband who'll come home each night. But the call of the sea is strong. Can Jack abandon his plans and give her the life she craves?Based on a true story, The Sailor's Promise is an introductory novella to The Windsor Street Family Saga. A story of love, loss and hope set in Victorian-era Liverpool and beyond.Books in The Windsor Street Family Saga:Part 1: The Sailor's Promise (An Introductory Novella)Part 2: The Wife's DilemmaPart 3: The Stewardess's JourneyPart 4: The Captain's OrderPart 5: The Companion's SecretPart 6: The Mother's ConfessionPart 7: The Daughter's DefianceNB. The Windsor Street Family Saga is one story told over a series of books. It is recommended that the books are read in sequential order.All books are written in UK English

Liverpool. January 1881Jack's due back … and Nell is waiting. She's dreamt of this moment for a long time.Nine years after their plan was hatched, Master Mariner Jack Riley is ready to take control of his own ship. And Nell is preparing to travel with him.Counting down the days until he gets home, she longs to see America … and nobody is going to stop her. Not her two young daughters … and especially not her sister, Maria.But when tragedy strikes, her world is thrown into turmoil.As she comes to terms with her new future, she's given the chance to pursue her dreams.Should she follow her heart … or submit to the norms expected of her in Victorian-era, England?Inspired by a true story, The Wife's Dilemma is Part 2 of The Windsor Street Family Saga.A story of love, loss and hope set in Victorian-era Liverpool and beyond.Books in The Windsor Street Family Saga:Part 1: The Sailor's Promise (An Introductory Novella)Part 2: The Wife's DilemmaPart 3: The Stewardess's JourneyPart 4: The Captain's OrderPart 5: The Companion's SecretPart 6: The Mother's ConfessionPart 7: The Daughter's DefianceNB. The Windsor Street Family Saga is one story told over a series of books. It is recommended that the books are read in sequential order.All books are written in UK English.

Liverpool 1882In a man's world, can a woman survive?Nell's dream of travelling on a transatlantic steamship is about to come true. Although not in the way she expected.Life is hard, and with only three women working amongst a crew of eighty, there are challenges Nell had not foreseen.While she struggles to cope with the constant attention of her colleagues, not to mention their criticisms, there are some who will do whatever they can to support her.Will their efforts be enough to settle her into life on board? Or will her first trip be her last?Inspired by a true story, The Stewardess's Journey is Part 3 of The Windsor Street Family Saga.A story of love, loss and hope set in Victorian-era Liverpool and beyond.Books in The Windsor Street Family Saga:Part 1: The Sailor's Promise (An Introductory Novella)Part 2: The Wife's DilemmaPart 3: The Stewardess's JourneyPart 4: The Captain's OrderPart 5: The Companion's SecretPart 6: The Mother's ConfessionPart 7: The Daughter's DefianceNB. The Windsor Street Family Saga is one story told over a series of books. It is recommended that the books are read in sequential order.All books are written in UK English

October 1882Working on a ship is tough … but it's about to become a whole lot worse…How can a smile be so misunderstood?For Nell, it's a sign of friendship. To her male colleagues, it's so much more…With two men intent on securing her affections, and little chance of escape, life for Nell is challenging. Until she finds an unexpected guardian.Her saviour is charming and chivalrous, but when he unwittingly causes more problems than he solves, she finally snaps.Determined to be left alone, she sees an opportunity to be rid of her most troublesome admirer. But not everything goes to plan.When an emergency threatens both passengers and crew, the captain announces a new way of working, and Nell has no choice but to obey his orders…Inspired by a true story, The Captain's Order is Part 4 of The Windsor Street Family Saga.A story of love, loss and hope set in Victorian-era Liverpool and beyond.Books in The Windsor Street Family Saga:Part 1: The Sailor's Promise (An Introductory Novella)Part 2: The Wife's DilemmaPart 3: The Stewardess's JourneyPart 4: The Captain's OrderPart 5: The Companion's SecretPart 6: The Mother's ConfessionPart 7: The Daughter's DefianceNB. The Windsor Street Family Saga is one story told over a series of books. It is recommended that the books are read in sequential order.All books are written in UK English.

Nell's new job sees her welcomed into a more prestigious social circle. But she comes to realise that not all friendships are what they seem…November 1882Scarred by the events of her last voyage, Nell is ready for a change, and being offered a role as a lady's companion is too good an opportunity to miss.It should be no more than taking walks and afternoon tea, but Miss Ellis's life isn't her own.Surrounded by people wanting to control her every move, she longs to make her own choices, but when an old adversary arrives on her doorstep, her dreams are shattered.Not prepared to give up hope, Nell is determined to help, but when she gets more involved than she expects, the outcome has far-reaching consequences…Inspired by a true story, The Companion's Secret is Part 5 of The Windsor Street Family Saga. A story of love, loss and hope set in Victorian-era Liverpool and beyond.Books in The Windsor Street Family Saga:Part 1: The Sailor's Promise (An Introductory Novella)Part 2: The Wife's DilemmaPart 3: The Stewardess's JourneyPart 4: The Captain's OrderPart 5: The Companion's SecretPart 6: The Mother's ConfessionPart 7: The Daughter's DefianceNB. The Windsor Street Family Saga is one story told over a series of books. It is recommended that the books are read in sequential order.All books are written in UK English.

For sixteen years Nell carried a secret. Now she must confront the truth. Face to face.November 1884After nine months on board the SS Arizona, Nell is ready to return to life on dry land, but the memories she sought to flee, are still fresh in her mind.Keen to rebuild her life, she seeks out her old acquaintances. She is even happy to see an ex-colleague and offer him the hand of friendship.As their relationship grows, thoughts of the future surface. But not everyone is happy about the arrangement.When an old friend learns the identity of her new companion, he's prepared to ruin everything.Is her new relationship strong enough to survive the attack? Or will a final revelation convince her admirer he was right to doubt her all along?Inspired by a true story, The Mother's Confession is Part 6 of The Windsor Street Family Saga.A story of love, loss and hope set in Victorian-era Liverpool and beyond.Books in The Windsor Street Family Saga so far:Part 1: The Sailor's Promise (An Introductory Novella)Part 2: The Wife's DilemmaPart 3: The Stewardess's JourneyPart 4: The Captain's OrderPart 5: The Companion's SecretPart 6: The Mother's ConfessionPart 7: The Daughter's DefianceIt is recommended that the books are read in sequential order.NB. All books are written in UK English

The final book in The Windsor Street Family Saga!Would you abandon your husband for the sake of your daughter?Liverpool 1895: In the five years since her marriage, Nell's daughters have grown from children into young women. But to their stepfather they're a part of her life he'd rather be without.Elenor has been a source of irritation for years, and with little respect for her mam, their relationship has always been difficult. But when her world is turned upside down, there is only one person she can turn to. Nell is determined to protect her daughter from her husband's wrath, but when he learns of her transgression, their relationship is tested to breaking point.Still incensed by the way she was treated, Elenor is only too happy to help when her younger sister Leah runs into problems of her own. But her intervention causes more problems than it solves, and leads to life changing consequences.With the family at loggerheads, Nell is forced to take sides. Will she support her daughter or her husband when compromise is not an option?Inspired by a true story, The Daughter's Defiance is Part 7 of The Windsor Street Family Saga.A story of love, loss and hope set in Victorian-era Liverpool and beyond.Books in The Windsor Street Family Saga:Part 1: The Sailor's Promise (An Introductory Novella)Part 2: The Wife's DilemmaPart 3: The Stewardess's JourneyPart 4: The Captain's OrderPart 5: The Companion's SecretPart 6: The Mother's ConfessionPart 7: The Daughter's DefianceIt is recommended that the books are read in sequential order.NB. All books are written in UK English