JOANNA STEPHEN-WARD

AUTHOR

THE SERVANT'S FORTUNE

The sequel and prequel to Eumeralla.
A devastating confessions forces Fiona and June to leave Australia. They settle in Cornwall and buy an equestrian centre. Fiona’s quest to find happiness is thwarted by a woman obsessed with jealousy. June’s challenges have their roots in the past.
In Australia their aunt finds a journal written by their ancestor in 1829 giving details of a jewel robbery.
It begins – We did what we did for Sarah. We are what we are because of Sarah. This is our story of the lives we made for ourselves on Acacia and Eumeralla. I lied. Ellen stole. Sarah told the truth.
Curious to discover how their ancestors got away with stealing a fortune in jewellery, Fiona and June visit the mansion in Sussex where their ancestors were servants. The past and present collide.

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