A Search for Refuge by Kristi Ann Hunter is a great introduction to her latest series, A Haven Manor. You will meet Margaretta Fortescue as she enters the town of Marlborough, searching for her friend, Katherine FitzGilbert. The only clue that Margaretta has to her friend's whereabouts is the postmark of this country town. Margaretta thinks her friend can help her find her way out of a serious problem she has found herself trapped in!
Margaretta is soon be-friended, not only by a local shop owner, Mrs. Lancaster, but also by the town solicitor, Mr. Nash Banfield. As Margaretta's time in town grows to weeks, not only do these friendship's grow, but so does the likelihood that the truth of her life will be revealed. Margaretta is a young widow, she is also newly pregnant and is running from her brother-in-law, who is intent on removing any threat to his possible inheritance!
By the final pages of this tale, you will learn the location of Margaretta's friend Katherine and you will also see how Margaretta's new friends are intent on protecting Margaretta from any danger!