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The White Feather

By: Mary Christian Payne

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Even war cannot destroy true love . . . A conflict of the heart drives the first historical romance in the captivating Claybourne Trilogy. The White Feather is a poignant, romantic, and sometimes tragic novel set on the battlefields of World War I France and in a small village named Claybourne-on-Coln. This engaging novel presents the reader with unforgettable characters, courageous and cowardly, generous and self-serving. Mary Christian Payne takes you to a quaint English village where Lord Christopher Claybourne lives with his new American wife, Eleanor, and his mother, the Dowager Lady Cynthia, in his opulent family estate. At the other end of the village lives Lily Barton in a charming cottage with her widowed mother, Elisabeth. Their worlds meet at the beginning of World War I. This first novel in the Claybourne Trilogy takes the reader on an adventurous journey, fraught with peril, both at home and abroad. A story of selfishness, devotion and loyalty, culminating in a perplexing mystery, The White Feather will leave you wanting more of the Claybourne family. This novel is a stand-alone book to be enjoyed by itself or followed up with books two and three in the trilogy, The White Butterfly and White Cliffs of Dover.

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1631611518

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The White Butterfly

A Novel About One Woman's Quest to Chase Her Dreams

By: Mary Christian Payne

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The White Butterfly

A Novel About One Woman's Quest to Chase Her Dreams

By: Mary Christian Payne

Butterflies symbolize hope to Lady Lily Claybourne. They also symbolize transformation from an early stage of life to another, more beautiful one. The White Butterfly is a fast-paced romantic novel set in Post-World War I England. It is the story of one woman's struggle to find herself and to become self-fulfilled in a society that rarely recognizes women as equals to men. Lily Barton Claybourne has a deep-seated need to be the best she can be in every area of life. Her compassion and ability to forgive are strong components of her personality, but the aristocracy isn't interested in her dreams of a better society. She has married into a family where the old, tried and true traditions are held on to very tightly. Lily thinks she knows better. Her husband, Kit Claybourne, the Earl of Gloucester, is a wonderful man, but he too is mired in the past traditions of his heritage to support her dreams. He was raised by an iron-fisted mother, who appears on the surface to be a sweet and charming woman, but who still enforces the rules that are adhered to at Claybourne Court. Lily loves Kit, but it is very hard to live with him. In nearly every facet of their lives together there is a dichotomy. Over and over Lily is told that what she wants to do is not 'the done thing.' She feels she is nothing but an ornament on Kit's arm. After two very grave illnesses, Lily emerges as a different person. She is tired of being told that nothing she does is right. The primary concern in the Claybourne family is that nothing ever be done to mar the image of that great and ancient name. But Lily discovers that there was one significant mistake made in 1903 that has now returned to haunt them. With strength and determination, she makes the decision to let go of the ties that bind her to aristocracy's strict rules, and to follow her own path. With the support of a sixteen-year-old, she gathers her courage and makes a radical change in her life. This engaging novel presents the reader with characters who are real human beings facing the struggle that often comes after a war has torn the foundations from the world they once knew. All three books in the trilogy are now available: Book 1: The White Feather -- amazon.com/dp/B00K1MNNQKBook 2: The White Butterfly -- amazon.com/dp/B00KLM7OJ2Book 3: White Cliffs of Dover -- amazon.com/dp/B00M8HL4TO

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1631610112

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No Regrets

A Novel of Love, Lies, Truth and Soulmates in W. W. II England

By: Mary Christian Payne

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No Regrets

A Novel of Love, Lies, Truth and Soulmates in W. W. II England

By: Mary Christian Payne

Soul mates are torn apart by war in this captivating, straight-from-the-heart historical romance—first in the unforgettable Thornton Trilogy. Sloan Thornton is the heir to Highcroft Hall, the family seat of the Earl of Wessex, in the quaint village of Thornton-on-Sea on the southeast coast of England. He has always dreamed of finding his soul mate. Just before he leaves to fight in World War II, as an RAF pilot, he proposes to his childhood sweetheart, Anne. There is no question how deep his devotion is to her, and how naturally they bring out the best in each other. One fateful afternoon overseas, Sloan encounters Elise in a rural farmhouse on a French country road. It is May, 1940, and the Dunkirk Beaches are being evacuated. Sloan is wounded when his plane is shot down by the Luftwaffe. After he meets Elise, he can never forget her. He carries her memory with him throughout the war. In the meantime, Elise suffers terrifying misfortune. When they meet again for the first time in five years, the spark is still there. But, there is still Anne, who refuses to be left heartbroken and rejected. Sloan begins to question whether the life he’s living is the one he’s meant to live. Elise wonders the same thing. No Regrets is a powerful story about one woman at the crossroads of true love and real life. Don’t miss the next two books in the Thornton Trilogy: No Gentleman and No Secrets.

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1631611364

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No Secrets

A Young Lady's Search for Answers

By: Mary Christian Payne

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No Secrets

A Young Lady's Search for Answers

By: Mary Christian Payne

In this novel, twenty-two years after a horrific act befell her mother, a young woman embarks on a journey of justice and self-discovery. Elise Thornton has tried for twenty-two years to keep the truth from her daughter Chloe about how she was conceived when her mother was raped by three Nazi soldiers on the day of the Battle of Dunkirk in 1940. But finally, the truth comes out, and there are no more secrets to hide . . . Chloe is shocked at the revelation and vows to find the men who perpetrated the vile act. Teaming up with her dear friend’s grandson, Sterling Sheppard, they make plans to hunt down the wretched men and bring them to justice. During the course of their journey, Chloe learns the true meaning of words like “father” and “brother” and comes to understand that the world is not always black and white. For the first time in her life, Chloe opens her mind to the possibility of love and realizes that people grow and change as they mature. This is an engaging and heartwarming story, bringing to a conclusion the lives of the reader’s favorite residents of Thornton-on-Sea.

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163161164X

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Serendipity

A Novel of Love and Loss in Post-World War England

By: Mary Christian Payne

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Serendipity

A Novel of Love and Loss in Post-World War England

By: Mary Christian Payne

The heartwarming conclusion to the dramatic saga of a noblewoman’s search for love, family, and friendship in post-World War II England. In this final novel of the Somerville trilogy, the focus shifts to Kippy and Isabella. The story takes readers around the world, from New York City, to Switzerland and back to Willow Grove Abbey, in England. An age-old mystery is finally solved, and Sophia emerges as an unforgettable heroine as she completes her journey. This novel is filled with love and hope, and concludes with a positive outlook for those who believe that there are no coincidences in life, and that Fate will show us the way. If you loved Willow Grove Abbey and St. James Road, you will love this thrilling conclusion to the series.

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1631611658

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No Gentleman

A Novel of Love, Lies and Violence in Post World War II England

By: Mary Christian Payne

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No Gentleman

A Novel of Love, Lies and Violence in Post World War II England

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A woman faces the ecstatic highs and dangerous lows of love. Second in the captivating Thornton Trilogy from the author of No Regrets. Despite being one of the most likeable women in her home village, Lady Anne Whitfield just can’t seem to find true love. After her engagement to the handsome and charismatic Sloan Thornton comes to an end, Anne suffers a deep depression. Emerging from self-imposed exile, she moves to London and begins a career in the retail world. She enters into a relationship with a great footballer, which does not end happily. Feeling confused and rejected, she marries on the rebound. While her husband, Frank DeLuca, a self-made man, appears to be a gentleman, she quickly learns that he is not what he seems. Mary Christian Payne takes the reader on a poignant journey inside the life of a woman who lives with a domineering and dangerous man. With determination and mettle, Anne struggles to come to terms with her situation. This is an enthralling story of seduction, survival, and the scars that a wedding ring can leave behind. Don’t miss the first book in the Thornton Trilogy, No Regrets, and the dramatic finale, No Secrets.

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1631611461

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Willow Grove Abbey

A Historical World War II Romance Novel

By: Mary Christian Payne

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Willow Grove Abbey

A Historical World War II Romance Novel

By: Mary Christian Payne

In this epic tale of friendship, family, and romance in World War II England, a young noblewoman must choose between her inheritance and the man she loves. To many, Lady Sophia Somerville appears to live a privileged life. Still, it’s a life full of obstacles to be overcome . . . As a student at The Ashwick Park School, Sophia meets classmate Edwina Phillips. The two become the best of friends, but it is all put to the test by an unbelievable betrayal . . . Sophia’s debutante season is much anticipated. Yet when she falls in love with physician and RAF Group Captain Spencer Stanton, theirs is a relationship her parents cannot bless . . . Sophia’s parents appear to be the epitome of grace, charm and dignity, but that’s far from the truth. Her father is charismatic but unscrupulous, while her beautiful mother is prone to fits of rage. And as terrible as they may seem, Sophia still yearns for their approval—even as her values begin to turn away from theirs. Soon, long held family secrets emerge and threaten to destroy the Somervilles. Sophia is faced with an untenable decision: whether to hold fast to her beliefs and cut ties with her family or continue to be the dependent little girl her parents insist she is. Ultimately, Sophia must face the challenge of comprehending, forgiving, and loving her profoundly imperfect family.

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1631611666

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White Cliffs of Dover

An English Family Saga

By: Mary Christian Payne

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White Cliffs of Dover

An English Family Saga

By: Mary Christian Payne

As the world teeters on the brink of war, one woman’s steadfast heart will see her through. The stirring conclusion to the epic Claybourne trilogy. Spanning the years from 1925 through 1945, Lily Claybourne, the Countess of Gloucester, forges her path after her struggles during World War I. Despite difficulties with her marriage, her dreams remain intact, and she strives to make them a reality. She enters into a tumultuous time in her life, filled with great achievement and heartbreaking loss. Through it all, Lily continues to grow, and refuses to let misfortune block her way. This is an engaging finale to the much-loved trilogy which began in 1914, at the beginning of the Great War. Lily moves through the 1930s and 40s with renewed purpose and strength. In the end, the reader learns what becomes of each character with whom they have become intimately acquainted in this engrossing chronicle of a British family’s life in the first half of the twentieth century. Don’t miss the first two books in the Claybourne Trilogy: The White Feather and The White Butterfly.

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1631611526

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The White Feather

By: Mary Christian Payne

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The White Feather

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Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Mystery Patient

By: Mary Blount Christian

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Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Mystery Patient

By: Mary Blount Christian

Dog detective Sebastian helps his master protect a mystery patient at City Hospital, at a time when an attempted coup has just occurred in a nation friendly to the United States.

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The White Feather

The White Feather

The White Butterfly

The White Butterfly

No Regrets

No Regrets

No Secrets

No Secrets

Serendipity

Serendipity

No Gentleman

No Gentleman

Willow Grove Abbey

Willow Grove Abbey

White Cliffs of Dover

White Cliffs of Dover

The White Feather

The White Feather

Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Mystery Patient

Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Mystery Patient

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