Evelyn Swift

Book 1: Nottingham Lace

At the turn of the century, post-Victorian England is enjoying the height of the lace-making industry, and the town of Nottingham is at its center. Ellen, a young worker in that vast empire, soon finds innocence and modesty are unknown there. But darkness is brewing in Europe, and World War I finds her propelled into a hasty marriage with Albert, a young man about to be sent into battle. As a wife, as participant in the anguished events that changed the world, she wonders if she will ever see her husband again, and if so, what she can expect of their life together when she has come through so much alone.
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Historical fiction
5.5″ × 8.5″ trade paperback, 262 pages
Publisher: Windstorm Creative
ISBN 978-1-59092-075-6
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Book 2: Widdicombe Fair

The sweeping saga of the Johnson family continues in Widdicombe Fair, which tells of Ellen’s life during the post-war years. Of her four children and her marriage to Albert threatened by rumor, and of a wartime friendship, a victim of Albert’s tragic flaw. Of her sister Rose’s escape from working-class England to Africa, and who later presents Ellen with a dilemma to which she must find an answer. Of Mary, her friend, whose greatest joy brings with it Ellen’s darkest moment. Of her own daunting challenge which tests her courage and strength, and brings her final victory.
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Historical fiction
5.5″ × 8.5″ trade paperback, 284 pages
Publisher: Windstorm Creative
ISBN 978-1-59092-076-3
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Book 3: Barnston Life

In the beautiful conclusion to The Lace Trilogy, Ellen realizes her long-held dream of escaping Nottingham for a house in the country. Barnston promises a peaceful haven until World War II intervenes. Her four grown children must adapt to the now precarious world, and the family is changed forever. At war’s end, Rose, Ellen’s youngest daughter, restless and eager to discover a world of possibilities, sails for Australia and a new life. There she finds opportunity to realize her dream, but success alone is not enough. There is one more dream she knows she must fulfill.
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Historical fiction
5.5″ × 8.5″ trade paperback, 338 pages
Publisher: Windstorm Creative
ISBN 978-1-59092-089-3
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