Charlotte Betts

In the Victorian and Edwardian eras, marriage was the pinnacle of most young women’s hopes and dreams. But what if it all went horribly wrong after the wedding?

For a young woman, choosing a husband was the most important decision she, or more likely her parents, would make in her life. Marrying well was of vital importance to ensure a secure and happy future.

Cornwall’s picturesque fishing villages, expansive beaches and rugged coastline are a great attraction for artists but, most of all, there is the exceptional quality of the light.

Rachel Brimble says, ‘I have always loved drawing inspiration from real-life progressive and inspirational women, and this is reflected in the types of heroines I like to portray in my books.’

The Secret of the Chateau is a feel-good story that kept me turning the pages right to the end.