A Widow’s Courage by Anna Jacobs

Lancashire, 1934. Three years after her husband’s sudden death, Stella comes into some money and decides it’s time for a fresh start in the country.

She moves to Ellin Valley and instantly falls for a charming cottage in Birch End — but someone unscrupulous also has his eye on it. Meanwhile, local handyman Wilf Pollard struggles to support his two children after a family tragedy.

As plans for housing developments threaten Stella’s dream and tensions rise in the community, Stella, Wilf and the residents of Birch End must band together to protect their homes, dreams, and sense of belonging.