Hardacre by C.L. Skelton, a Yorkshire family saga

In late 19th century Yorkshire, Sam Hardacre guts herrings for a living, earning pennies to support his wife, Mary, and two young sons. It is a hard life, following the herring fleet, and although he is not afraid of hard work, he worries what will happen to his family if he is incapacitated. 

 

The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer, for the #1962Club

Title: The Nonesuch
Author: Georgette Heyer
Publication: E.P. Dutton & Co., hardcover, 1962
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: 19th century England

Description: Local society in the village of Oversett, North Yorkshire, is excited to hear that Sir Waldo Hawkridge, a dashing and wealthy member of the ton, has inherited Broom Hall and has come to see it with his amiable young cousin, Lord Lindeth. Tiffany Wield, a lovely heiress of 17 longing to enter London society, is determined to captivate them both.