Mrs England
Mrs England by Stacey Halls, published by Manilla Press in 2021, is a novel set in West Yorkshire during 1904. The story follows newly graduated nurse Ruby May as she takes a position caring for the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a prominent mill-owning family. As Ruby settles into life at the secluded Hardcastle House, she begins to sense an unsettling atmosphere surrounding the enigmatic Mrs England, leading her to confront her own past and the complexities of family dynamics.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of power, control, and deception, as Ruby navigates her uneasy relationship with the England family. The novel explores the intricacies of an Edwardian marriage and the societal expectations of the time, all while maintaining an undercurrent of tension. With 431 pages, this edition offers a detailed portrayal of Ruby’s journey and the challenges she faces in a world where appearances can be deceiving.
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West Yorkshire, 1904.
When newly graduated nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill owners, she hopes it will be the fresh start she needs. But as she adapts to life at the isolated Hardcastle House, it becomes clear there’s something not quite right about the beautiful, mysterious Mrs England. Ostracised by the servants and feeling increasingly uneasy, Ruby is forced to confront her own demons in order to prevent history from repeating itself. After all, there’s no such thing as the perfect family – and she should know.
Simmering with slow-burning menace, Mrs England is a portrait of an Edwardian marriage, weaving an enthralling story of men and women, power and control, courage, truth and the very darkest deception. Set against the atmospheric landscape of West Yorkshire, Stacey Halls’ third novel proves her one of the most exciting and compelling new storytellers of our times.
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