Sins of the Mother

In early 19th-century rural Suffolk, England, young shoemaker Charles Barber's world is transformed when he falls in love with Penelope, the blacksmith's daughter.

Rachel, Charles' mother, whose shrouded past and shocking secrets threaten to unravel the fabric of their idyllic romance, is staunchly opposed to their union.

As tensions rise, Penelope's aunt, the enigmatic Mrs Skinner, reveals unsettling premonitions of the future, both hopeful and haunting.

Enter Charles' estranged brother, whose malevolent deeds set in motion a cascade of chaos and heartache, leaving an indelible mark on the Barber lineage, including Mary, Charles and Penelope's darkly ambitious daughter.

Straddling a thin line between victim and villain, Mary's desires for a life beyond the village's confines ignite a chain of events that will forever alter the course of the Barber family.

Sins of the Mother invites you to step through a portal to another era, where the intricacies of love and loss are intertwined with the unyielding bonds of family. This captivating saga lays the groundwork for a journey that transcends generations, making you yearn for the next chapter in the Barber Legacy.

As an Australian writer, Anna is deeply passionate about tracing her family's roots and crafting stories. Her debut novel, Sins of the Mother, is the first in a series of five captivating books that blend her personal family history with the vibrant world of historical fiction. With years of experience gathering family stories and photographs, combined with a fascination for all things historical, Anna has a unique ability to bring the past to life in a way that touches the hearts of her readers.But there is more to Anna than just her love for storytelling. She has an unwavering passion for Photoshop, animation and video editing and enjoys dabbling in 3D modelling. When she's not busy with her creative projects, you will find her wandering through museums, meandering through old graveyards and hunting for treasures in antique shops, always on the lookout for inspiration.