After Sophie

Out now: Part Three of the Browne Family Saga by Penelope Abbott.

The Browne family has lost their matriarch, Sophie. How will Ben and their children and grandchildren cope without her?

Family secrets, forbidden romance, and a mysterious love note set off a chain of events that ripple through generations. From London galleries to New York shores, discover how one family's story echoes across a century.

Medical advances are slow in preventing childhood illnesses, some proving fatal, such as diphtheria. Can Ben’s grandchildren survive these without the vaccines that are not yet available in the UK?

As the Roaring Twenties progress, the rapid development of the motorcar and motorcycle enable everyday folk to travel faster than ever before. The better off are being offered commercial flights to France and fast Atlantic crossings in luxury ocean liners. 

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The Browne Family Saga

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Sophie's Story
Part one of the Browne Family Saga: Sophie Anderson is sent to Devon in 1890 and falls for a blacksmith
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Sophie's Children
Sophie's Children
Part two: after WWI, Sophie's children return home and face the challenges of a changed world
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After Sophie
Part three: in the 1920s, the Browne come to terms with loss, family secrets and forbidden romance,
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Historical background

Farriery workers shoeing a horse
The life of Farriers

Learn about the work of the country blacksmith and farrier in the 1890s.

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Cyclists' Touring Club sign
The Cyclists’ Touring Club

The growing cycling craze in the late 19th century enabled women to tour the country.

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Black and white photo of Victorian Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge, Devon

Discover the harbour town of Kingsbridge in Devon, where Sophie  starts her new life.

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