Downton Abbey fans . . . if you'd like another series set in the manor houses of England, try the Manor House Series. The first book is "Love of the Summerfields."1880 England: the lives and loves of manor and village intertwine. Earl and shopkeeper, countess and clerk—all will be stunned and transformed by a secret that begs to be revealed.When the Weston family returns to Summerfield Manor at the close of the London social season, both village and manor relax into their normal existence. But for four women, turmoil awaits. Each must battle the restrictions of her position as her faith and character are tested.Adelaide Weston, the feisty and domineering dowager countess, is thrust out of her carefully structured life of duty by the reappearance of her first love. Ruth Weston, the manor’s reclusive, guilt-ridden countess, struggles to emerge from self-imposed exile to embrace her marriage, her family, and the duties of her position. Ruth’s loyal lady’s maid, Molly Wallace, juggles the demands of her job, the needs of her own tumultuous family, and a secret romance. And Lila Hayward, a shopkeeper’s daughter, finds herself in love with a viscount’s son who’s engaged to Ruth’s spoiled daughter. Lila is sorely tested when she is obliged to act as liaison between the two, putting her in constant contact with the man she loves but can never hope to win. None of these women expect a decades-old secret to unsettle the balance of her life—and the lives of everyone in Summerfield. Each will have a choice to make between her own happiness and a truth that will turn their carefully-ordered world upside down. The Manor House Series--and other books about Summerfield: Love of the Summerfields Bride of the Summerfields Rise of the Summerfields ** Christmas Stitches:  novella anthology:  Pin's Promise ** The Pattern Artist The Fashion Designer The Shop Keepers Nancy Moser isthe author of over forty books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you todiscover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporaryand historical stories, inspirational humor, and children's books.   Her newest release, "Eyes of Our Heart", showcases a group ofordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in theirlives--and join Him.   Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of thePattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and openingtheir own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series,"The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award.   Other recent titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where TimeWill Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the DowntonAbbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of theSummerfields."   Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their lifestories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (NannerlMozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do ILove Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)   "An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 RomanceNovels of the last decade.   Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award,and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist.   Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricateplotting. Some titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16","The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me", and "TheGood Nearby".  She also has a book of inspirational humor:"Save Me, God! I Fell in the Carpool" and two children's picturebooks, and books of illustrated verse: "100 Verses of Encouragement."    Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree inarchitecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numeroustheaters, symphonies, and choirs.  She is a fan of anythingantique--humans included.   Website: nancymoser.com