The Northern Lady

When beautiful Cassandra Trent is told that she must join her aunt in London, the twenty-year-old is full of rage. brought up in the Northern town of Bardsley, she wants nothing to do with polite society. But Cassandra forms a close relationship with her gentle cousin Susannah, a victim of her mother's pushy, ambitious nature. Susannah, petrified of marrying the charming, wealthy Simeon Giffard, enlists Cassie's help. It is, after all, Cassie from whom Simeon holds a torch, and he appears set on winning the heart of this strong-willed Northern lady... From bestseller Anna Jacobs, this emotional historical saga is perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. She is determined to live the life she wants Cassandra Trent does not like being told what to do. So when she is forced to leave behind her beloved Bardsley and join her aunt in London, she is furious. She wants nothing to do with polite society and useless noblemen. But Cassandra finds some comfort in the friendship she forms with her kind and gentle cousin, Susannah Berrinden. Despite being destined to marry Simeon Giffard, a charming and more importantly wealthy young man, Susannah has other ideas And it seems Simeon does too. He has eyes only for Cassandra but winning her over might prove to be a near impossible task. A heartwarming historical saga perfect for fans of Elisabeth McNeill, Rosie Goodwin and Gloria Cook.