The Lonsdales of Ainley Hall {The Lonsdale Saga Book 1}

The Lonsdales of Ainley Hall is a fast-flowing story of intrigue, skullduggery, romance and adventure set in the 1830s against the background of the illegal slave trade. Slaves from the Caribbean are smuggled into the Yorkshire dales in England by the unscrupulous Hiram Calvert whose hold over the Lonsdale estate encourages him to tighten his grip. as Sir Richard's health deteriorates. When evidence emerges that compromises Sir Richard, Calvert is certain his plans will succeed....unless a witness to the truth can be found.

On the island of Tortola in the Caribbean, a slave uprising terrorizes Calvert's brother causing him to flee his planation leaving his daughter Annabelle to fins her own way back to Savannah. Her ultimate escape to England finds her crossing paths with Martin Lonsdale when her future becomes inextricably  bound with the Lonsdales.