Cherry Tree Lane

Anna Jacobs

Sep 2026 · The Wiltshire Girls Book 1 · Bolinda · Narrated by Nicolette McKenzie

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It is 1910 and life in Wiltshire is far from pleasant for Mattie Willitt and her sisters. Bullied by her stepfather, who attempts to force her into an unwelcome marriage, Mattie decides her only hope for happiness is to run away. With no destination in mind, Mattie soon finds herself lost on a country lane and collapses. She is discovered and nurtured back to health by Jacob, a widower living with his two young children. With nowhere else to go, Mattie stays with Jacob and the two of them grow close. Their relationship is complicated by Emily Newington, the elderly landowner, who wishes to protect her property from her greedy cousin. Emily offers Jacob a job on condition that he marries Mattie. Nevertheless, life with Jacob is preferable to the arranged marriage thrust upon her by her stepfather, who is determined to track her down. When Mattie's whereabouts are revealed, they must all face their fears and stand up to those who threaten their future happiness.

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About the author

Anna Jacobs is the multimillion-copy bestselling author of more than 100 novels; she is addicted to storytelling. She grew up in Lancashire, emigrated to Australia in the 1970s and writes stories set in both countries. Her most popular genres are historical sagas and contemporary fiction but she also publishes fantasy novels under the pseudonym Shannah Jay. Jacobs has been married to her own hero for many happy years, and they have two adult daughters and one grandson.

Nicolette McKenzie was born and educated in New Zealand. Her television work includes the compilation and presentation of three programs of New Zealand poetry for BBC TV as well as comedy, revue and popular drama. Working extensively in recorded sound, she was the voice of the UK's first Talking Car and can be heard in numerous audiobooks, cartoon series, technical recordings and performing the role of Mrs Bennett for the World Service's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

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