Book One - Helena
Characters
(As at the beginning of the book)
Living at Redway Acres
Mrs. Helena Andrews
The young pregnant widow of Captain Andrews. Unwanted by her parents she seeks help from her grandfather and Redway Acres owner, George Stockton.
Mr. George Stockton
A recent widow. Wife, Isabella Stockton. Owner of Redway Acres, a business he created.
Miss Isabella (Issie) Andrews
Helena's daughter, born after her move to Redway.
Ruth Robertson
Redway's housekeeper who travelled with Helena from her family home.
John Robertson
Redway's stable manager. Ruth and John think of Helena as 'their girl'.
Jacky and Molly Robertson
Ruth and John's children
Dom Shipton
Stableman at Redway and long-time friend of George. He's very good at working with wood.
Rachel Jones
Issie's nanny.
Judy Foxton
Redway cook
Lilly Stubbins
Redway kitchen maid
Living at Eastease
Mr. Alexander Harker
Owner of the Eastease estate. No other family except his wife, Genevieve.
Mrs. Joy Billings and Mr. Gregory Billings
Helena's estranged parents who live near Fairfield Market in Norfolk.
Mr. Isaac Billings
Helena's younger brother by two years.
Miss Isabella (Issie) Andrews
Helena's daughter, born after her move to Redway.
Living in Fairfield Market
Mrs. Joy Billings and Mr. Gregory Billings
Helena's estranged parents who live near Fairfield Market in Norfolk.
Mr. Isaac Billings
Helena's younger brother by two years.