LANDFALL - THE SERIES (Nelson's Navy)

CATHERINE - Many Landfall readers have asked about Edward’s first, disastrous marriage. Catherine tells that wrenching story. Finding himself suddenly the Pelham heir, Edward chooses a wife in haste. At sea he is a fine judge of men – a decorated hero and a tiger of a frigate-captain, able to handle any situation. At home, however, is another matter – despite his best efforts, he finds himself all at sea with his new bride...  What is love?  What should two people expect of one another?  Edward must learn hard lessons – and so must Catherine. 

MARY COMES HOME - Mary Pelham has watched her brother Edward’s star rise, bringing her help and support when she can, and her devotion always. Kind and generous, Mary is also shy and plain. Twenty years after the poignant events related in LANDFALL: Beeches, she still lives with their bullying mother – till Helena Pelham dies, and Mary faces a choice. Falling into the warmth and intimacy of the Pelham household in Portchester is a revelation…