Kate Hannigan

Shadows Over Marley Green

In the windswept lanes of Northumberland, young Kate Hannigan returns to her childhood home at Marley Green Hall, only to find it steeped in sorrow and mystery. Ever since her father’s untimely death, the once-grand estate has fallen into disrepair, its corridors echoing with whispers of regret. Kate, determined to restore both the manor and her fractured family, uncovers an old diary in the dusty library—a testament to long-buried secrets that bind her fate to the hall’s hidden past.

Hearts in Turmoil

As Kate delves deeper into the entries, she encounters the story of Anne Marley, a spirited heiress whose forbidden love with a local stablehand shattered social expectations in Victorian England. Through Anne’s passionate words, Kate begins to question her own loyalties: should she honor duty to her late father’s stern legacy or follow her heart toward the compassionate schoolmaster, Thomas Radcliffe, who offers a vision of a simpler, more authentic life? Against the backdrop of harvest festivals, candlelit ballrooms, and misty moorland dawns, Kate’s choices threaten to rouse long-dormant rivalries within Marley Green’s close-knit community.

Redemption and Renewal

Margaret Way’s protégé, Catherine Cookson, masterfully weaves a tale of resilience and hope as Kate fights to reconcile past injustices with the promise of a new beginning. From clandestine meetings in the old stone chapel to stormy confessions beneath ancient oaks, every page pulses with the tension between societal expectation and personal freedom. Kate’s journey becomes a poignant reflection on forgiveness—of others and of oneself—culminating in a climactic revelation that will reshape the destiny of Marley Green Hall forever.

. Author’s Description: Kate Hannigan is a sweeping novel of love, betrayal, and family ties, showcasing Catherine Cookson’s gift for richly drawn characters and atmospheric storytelling. Join Kate as she unearths her legacy and learns that sometimes the greatest courage is found in opening one’s heart.