Maids of Kent Books

Born in 1818, Catherine was the youngest daughter of the Rook family of Wanstall Farm in the village of Overshill, and as a child, she lived a charmed existence. The Carters were one of the poorer families in Overshill. They had not been as fortunate as the Rooks, yet the lives of the two families had been intertwined for generations. So when Catherine Rook falls for Matty Carter, it is unsurprising. Until Matty is taken prisoner, leaving Catherine with a half a sixpence that he gave her as a token of his love, and the baby growing in her womb.

The second book in a newly launched Victorian saga series for Arrow, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope.

***PRE-ORDER NOW*** THE THIRD AND FINAL SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY. ' An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around . . . I’ll be sure to look out for the next book in the series.' Val Wood ‘An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page.’ Margaret Dickinson 'I enjoyed reading Half a Sixpence and following the fortunes and tribulations of Catherine . . . It gave a very good sense of time and place and I hope it does really well for her.' Rosie Goodwin ‘What a treat. A Saga so refreshingly different from anything I have read before. A terrific story the reader will find impossible to put down . . . The tale that Evie tells us is fascinating, gripping, sad, happy, highly original and yes, you’ll find out all about that half sixpence.’ Eileen Ramsay 'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson' Frost Magazine 'I absolutely loved, loved, loved reading Half A Sixpence and I can’t wait to read more from the pen of Evie Grace.' Ginger Book Geek, 5* 'Highly recommend to fans of novels in the saga or historical fiction genre.' Abby Bonny Book Reviews, 5* 'A brilliant first novel.' Mojo Mums blog