Cast a Long Shadow

by Mary E. Pearce

"A storyteller after my own heart." Catherine Cookson

The moving story of Ellen Lancy in the 1880s as she battles to keep her family together after a tragic accident. A heartwarming saga of marriage and friendship in a small country town.

Young newly-weds Ellen and Richard Lancy are delighted when they have a son to complete their family. But their happiness is short-lived when a tragic accident changes everything.

Ellen must stay strong to protect herself and her family. When help comes from an unexpected source, it also brings misunderstandings and disapproval from her neighbours. Can Ellen keep those she loves safe, and overcome the difficulties life has thrown at her?

The heartwarming tale of a courageous woman in a rural English town in Victorian times. Another gripping and bittersweet story from the bestselling author of the much-loved Apple Tree Saga.

"Sheer country magic." James Herriott

239 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1983

Reviews

[Marjean]

I keep reading Mary Pearce. This is another gripping story with interesting characters and small town setting. Good escape from my own gripping life. :)

[Stefanni Lynch · Rating 3 out of 5]

On a long road trip, I ran out of books to read and my Kindle wouldn’t work in Mesa Verde NP. A friend shared this book with me. What a sad story of Ellen and her son John, who had to deal with a very disturbed husband and father. I loved the character of Will, who took care of Ellen and her son when they were desperate. Now I want to read more from this author.

[Sharon Wirzba · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although not quite as enjoyable as most of the novels in the Apple Tree Lean Down series, this standalone story features the same good writing, strong sense of place and time, interesting characters and a plot that keeps the reader wanting to know how things will work out in the end.

[susan aitkens · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I loved reading this story but would love to see how John and Hannah get on is there a saga

[cathie knott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mary Pearce

First book I've read from this author enjoyed it and will look at more books from her it was an enjoyable read

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't think I would call it 'heartwarming', it is very sad. Very similar to her 'Apple Tree Lean Down' series.

[Kay Wells · Rating 2 out of 5]

After reading all three short stories in 1 book all with poor endings I don't think I will be reading anymore by the author. Each one ended in mid air, leaving the books with no consistency.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this little book but it wasn't quite the book that "Apple Tree Lean Down" was. I still enjoyed it because it was an easy read, which was nice for a change. I sometimes like reading a book where I don't have to struggle to grasp a concept or one that presents lots of words that I have to look up in the dictionary. It had a sad ending and I wanted to know how John and Hannah's lives turned out.

[Linden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just loved this author's books, most set in earlier times in the English countryside.