Without Sin

Shadows of Redemption

When devoted midwife Grace Thorne returns to her childhood parish of Ashwood Hollow, she hopes to find solace amid familiar faces and tranquil lanes. Instead, she is confronted by whispers of scandal: the local rector’s wife, Lydia Carrow, is rumored to have borne an illegitimate child before her hasty marriage, and Grace’s own arrival awakens long-buried suspicions. With lantern in hand and heart heavy with empathy, Grace embarks on a personal crusade to protect the vulnerable women of the village—tending secret pregnancies by candlelight and offering refuge to those shunned by rigid social norms.

Secrets Beneath the Surface

As Grace navigates clandestine meetings in the thatched cottage at the edge of the moor, she forges an unexpected alliance with the enigmatic Reverend Edward Hale. Beneath his austere collar lies a man torn between his sacred vows and a fierce compassion for the community he serves. Together, they uncover a hidden ledger of charitable donations mysteriously redirected—and they begin to suspect that more than one soul in Ashwood Hollow is desperate for salvation. In the cold dusk air, Grace pieces together letters penned in trembling script and torn photographs that reveal a network of women bound by fear and a shared yearning for rebirth.

The Price of Forgiveness

When a fever epidemic sweeps through the village, Grace must confront her deepest fears and draw upon every ounce of courage to deliver hope—and life itself. With Reverend Hale by her side, she orchestrates a daring plan to shelter the afflicted in a remote barn, defying both superstition and the harsh judgments of the parish council. As thunder rumbles over mist-cloaked fields, Grace learns that forgiveness demands sacrifice—and that true redemption lies not in erasing past sins, but in illuminating the path toward compassion.

. Margaret Dickinson, acclaimed author celebrated for her richly drawn heroines and evocative tales of resilience and romance, weaves a poignant story of courage, healing, and the enduring power of love to transcend even the strictest of boundaries.