Betsey

Set in 1820 Betsey is the prequel to the much-loved Hartford Manor Series. Betsey a sadly neglected child is shouldering responsibilities far beyond her years. As she does her best to care for her little brother Norman she is befriended by Gypsy Freda an old woman whose family is camped nearby. Freda's granddaughter Jane is also fond of the little girl and is concerned about her. Thomas the second son of Lord Fellwood happens across the gypsy camp and becomes besotted with Jane. However Jasper Morris the local miller also has designs on the young gypsy and inevitably the two men do not see eye to eye. Betsey is drawn into their rivalry for the attention of the beautiful young woman and she finds herself promising to keep a dangerous secret for many years to come.