Devonshire, England 1348: the plague is sweeping the land. Young Lord Thomas de Chiddleigh is sent home from school only to discover that the plague has reached his estate, forcing him to take on the role of Lord of the Manor. Desperate to avoid the plague and save the few surviving people, Thomas leads them to a remote farmstead to sit out the plague and return to his studies in the spring. However, the farmstead is derelict and with few supplies, Thomas and his group face a perilous winter. Tensions mount as the inexperienced Thomas clashes repeatedly with his workers, some of whom are harbouring dark secrets about his family. Thomas’s life is further complicated when he meets Rulf, a young man who has levels of confidence Thomas can only dream of. As their friendship deepens and past secrets are revealed, Thomas has to decide between the duty he hates, his burning passion for knowledge and his forbidden love.
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Following No One Must Know Book 1 of The Chiddleigh Saga. What People Are Saying about No Going iBack ‘…is a fantastic read. Thomas is uniquely, fully and exceptionally well-developed character…is a wonderful and captivating read…I would read the novel over and over, and I highly recommend it…It is a captivating exploration of love, loss and the pursuit of destiny.’ Jon Owen, Onlinebookclub ‘The unforgettable cast of characters, lively dialogues, unpredictable twists, and an honest picture of life makes this a must-read…the characters are so perfectly portrayed and stay with you long after closing the book…the author explored topics rarely broached in historical fiction genre – physical and intellectual disabilities, family violence, and singlehood…No Going Back has a special relevance after the Covid pandemic… The Chysalis BREW Project ‘,,,once again, Susan Frances shows an incommensurable talent in bringing to life the realistic picture of a time that we often picture just with stereotypes…holds a special significance after the recent pandemic…make sure not to miss this saga. Maria Andrea, Goodreads
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