Drumberley Series

Since being widowed, Caroline Dering has been content to live her life solely for her children. Then the mysterious Robert Shepperton arrives in the village. At first, Caroline's gentle heart is simply touched by his obvious unhappiness; until gradually she finds her sympathy turning into love. But the visit of her lovely younger sister, Harriet, to Vittoria Cottage, throws Caroline into a turmoil — because Harriet also falls for Mr Shepperton…It was not until now, when she thought she had lost Robert, that Caroline discovered how much he meant to her…But with her beloved, glamorous sister Harriet evidently winning his friendship and admiration, what can be done…?

After spending time combatting terrorists in Malaya, James Dering returns to Scotland. He starts a new life at Mureth House, the home of his aunt and uncle, Mamie and Jock Johnstone, where he hopes to learn to be a farmer. But he soon learns that picking up farming isn’t an easy task, and is made even more complicated by the unexpected ups and down of rural village life. Sheep-stealing crooks, village gossip, love-struck teenage runaways, and a brunette bombshell all disturb the peaceful solitude James had willingly signed up for. And of course there’s Rhoda Ware, the woman he left behind...Could she be the key to James’ happiness?

Rhoda, an artist from London and her childhood sweetheart James finally wed, following a lot of deliberation—particularly on Rhoda’s side. Her love for James outbalances her career and she takes the plunge into living the life of a farmer’s wife at Boscath farm in Scotland. Arriving at Boscath, they employ a cook, Miss Flockie, who is exceptional in her duties and more importantly, a friend to Rhoda. Their new home, although quaint, is isolated, and Rhoda misses her life in London. With James tending to the farm, Rhoda impulsively decides she will start painting again and finds inspiration in her beautiful surroundings. Their marriage is strong and both James and Rhoda rise to the challenge of their life in rough weather.