RAVAGED LAND (Book 2 of four historical tales of family and fortune)

In 1518, Isobel Gillis dreams of escaping poverty and becoming a fine lady, convinced that wealth and status will transform her life. Her path soon becomes entangled with the Kendal family, whose fortunes are shaped by marriage, ambition and secrets that refuse to remain buried.

Years later, Alison and Luke Kendal find themselves confronting grief, family troubles and the consequences of choices made long ago. When Simon Betts arrives in search of work, he unexpectedly becomes connected to the Kendal household—and a revelation about his true parentage changes everything.

As personal conflicts unfold, England itself is being transformed by religious and political upheaval. The dissolution of the monasteries, the rise of Protestant reform and the bloody Prayer Book Rebellion bring violence and uncertainty to the West Country.

Ravaged Land is a compelling tale of family, fortune and survival during one of the most turbulent periods in English history.