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America, 1620.Desire Minter, 19 years old, is nursing the sick aboard the Mayflower when tragedy strikes and a young woman dies.With disease rife and food stores running low, the passengers weaken and are desperate to move ashore. As the death toll rises, Desire takes courage from her betrothed, an ambitious young physician named Jedediah Trelawney.But as building work begins on the new village of Plimoth, a brutal winter brings uncertainty for everyone, eroding Jed's confidence and leaving Desire wondering if she has a future in this unfamiliar land...Does Desire have what it takes to confront the challenges of her cruel new life, and will Jed be part of her future?A gripping tale of ambition, hardship, sacrifice and love.

Desire Minter was a passenger on the famous Mayflower crossing of 1620. But who was she? And why did she make that voyage?Winds of Change introduces a character from the novel Running With The Wind.

Regency England. A land of oppression and social discontent.Arthur Thistlewood is fighting for a revolution. Susan Thistlewood is fighting for freedom. From Arthur. Unloved and mistreated by her militant husband, Susan finds comfort in food and books. As Arthur''s legal property, leaving the marriage seems an impossible dream - until a chance encounter with a charismatic Bow Street Runner. In the sanctuary of an inconspicuous London bookshop, the Runner''s easy manner and unexpected generosity compel Susan to pursue a life without her husband.But will the Bow Street officer provide a key to Susan''s freedom? Or will he place her in the greatest danger of all?Inspired by true events from the Cato Street Conspiracy of 1820, this is a tale of courage, determination, and love.

Jedediah Trelawney has a secret. Revealing it could cost him his life.Jedediah Trelawney joins a small, overcrowded ship bound for America. A young man from a privileged background, he struggles to adapt to life at sea. Determined to earn the respect of his fellow passengers, he undertakes arduous tasks alongside the crew, but Jed is not cut out for the life of a sailor.Sickness is rife aboard the Mayflower. Inspired by Samuel Fuller, a self-taught physician, Jed develops a fascination with the healing arts. He thrives as Doctor Fuller's apprentice and challenges traditional ideas, seeking kinder methods for treating the sick.Smitten by Desire Minter, Jed dreams of a future as a respected colony physician with Desire as his wife. Hostile passenger, John Billington, has other ideas. When Billington threatens to reveal Jed's past, Jed becomes the victim of bullying and bribery. Somehow, Jed must silence Billington for good, or risk losing everything - including his life.A page-turning tale about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.