What Ales the Earl
What Ales the Earl by Sally MacKenzie, published by Kensington on July 31, 2018, is a historical romance set in Regency England. This 304-page novel explores the lives of the women at Puddledon Manor’s Benevolent Home, who defy societal expectations by channeling their talents into running a brewery and alehouse. The story centers on Penelope Barnes, who, after a scandalous past and a painful separation from Harry Graham, discovers her passion for horticulture and brewing while raising her daughter.
As Harry returns from war, he finds himself unexpectedly thrust into his title and drawn back to Penelope, the woman he once loved. The narrative unfolds as he navigates his feelings and the complexities of their past, seeking to rekindle their relationship. Readers will find themes of love, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal constraints, all set against the backdrop of brewing and community. This edition is presented in English and offers a glimpse into the lives of women redefining their futures.
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Scandal does not define the “fallen” ladies of Puddledon Manor’s Benevolent Home. Instead, it’s a recipe for an intoxicating new future as the women combine their talents—to operate their own brewery and alehouse . . .
When Penelope Barnes arrived at the Home with her young daughter, she discovered a knack for horticulture—and for cultivating the hops needed to produce a superlative pint. She put her scandalous affair with Harry Graham firmly in the past, along with the wrenching pain she felt when he went off to war. After all, she’d always known a farmer’s daughter had no future with an earl’s son. Now she has the pleasant memory of their passion, and she has little Harriet, for whom she would do anything—even marry a boring country vicar . . .
Harry went off to fight for the Crown unaware that his delightful interlude with his childhood friend had permanent consequences. Now he’s back in England, catapulted into the title by his brother’s untimely death. He sorely misses his former life of unfettered adventure, so when he has reason to explore Little Puddledon, he jumps at the chance. But what he finds there is something—and someone—he never knew he’d lost, and a once forbidden love whose time has come, if only he can persuade Pen he’s home to stay . . .
Sally MacKenzie’s novels are . . .
“Always a delight.” —Booklist, Starred Review
“Perfect.” —RT Book Reviews
“Naked, noble, and irresistible!” —Eloisa James
“Great fun.” —Publishers Weekly
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