The Housekeeper of Holcombe Hall

Gripping, emotional, and uplifting, this romantic saga is perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 
 'An atmospheric, heartwarming story' Gill Paul-- 
 
1929. Holcombe Hall, Lancashire 
 
Holcombe Hall’s enigmatic owner has passed away, and now as the roaring twenties come to an end the upstairs and downstairs residents of Holcombe Hall begin a new era. 
 
Parlour maid Florrie Bickerstaff has always endured the quick temper of Lady Charlotte, calmly navigated the formidable housekeeper, Bertha and avoided the officious butler, Mr Arkwright. But it’s all been worth it for Sir Richard. 
 
Sir Richard has shown Florrie nothing but kindness, and her heart can’t help but flutter when he enters the room. But she is a mere parlour maid and he a successful tycoon. 
 
When the house is in need of a new housekeeper, Florrie was not as invisible as she first thought. As she rises to the challenge of her new role, Sir Richard finds many an excuse to spend time with her…

Maggie Campbell grew up on a rough estate in north Manchester. Exchanging the spires of nearby Strangeways prison for those of Cambridge University, she gained a Masters in German & Dutch. Maggie has now returned to Manchester, where she writes full time and enjoys a heart-warming, uplifting ending.

1929. Holcombe Hall, Lancashire 
 
Parlour maid Florrie Bickerstaff has always endured the quick temper of Lady Charlotte, calmly navigated the formidable housekeeper, Bertha and avoided the officious butler, Mr Arkwright. But it’s all been worth it for the attention of Sir Richard. 
 
He has shown Florrie nothing but kindness, and her heart can’t help but lift when he enters the room. But she is a mere parlour maid and he a successful tycoon. 
 
When the house is in need of a new housekeeper, Florrie discovers she was not as invisible as she first thought. As she rises to the challenge of her new role, Sir Richard finds many an excuse to spend time with her and the rules of upstairs and downstairs swiftly blur...

Maggie Campbell

The roaring twenties have come to an end and the upstairs and downstairs residents of Holcombe Hall begin a new era. Full description to follow.

A New Era for Holcombe Hall

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