Maria's Papers
Synopsis
Based on a true story, the once-wealthy Chance family are swindled out of their Whitewall Estate in the mid-1700s and the truth isn’t discovered for nearly 90 years. In 1850 Maria Chance promises her dying father to put this injustice to rights, and is thereafter plunged into some extraordinarily dangerous and terrifying situations in mid-Victorian Britain.
Author's Biography
The author was born in Stockport in 1947, after leaving school was employed in widely differing capacities including being a police constable and sailing around the world in the Merchant Navy. In the 1980s he started his own businesses, and in 2001 he became a professional yachtmaster, taking disabled people on sailing.
Reviews
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Reader Comments
Fantastic!
Fantastic read, have already bought The Matthew Chance Legacy
A really riveting read. Well done Mr Clegg.
Stephen Clegg is one of my favorite writers; I was enthralled with MARIAH'S PAPERS. I couldn't put it down, and am looking forward to the sequel!
Loved it and couldn't put it down
A riveting read. I loved the mixture of Victorian and modern day themes. Definitely one to keep you up long into the night
The author cleverly interleaves a modern day plot with a Victorian counterpart based on real events in his own family history. Makes for compelling reading and maintains suspense until the very end.
Amazing book, so well written and so enthralling. Can't wait for more from this author
Once I'd started this story I was hooked! Looking forward to the sequel The Matthew Chance Legacy' on June 28th!
A tale that highlights the oppression of women, the poor and poor women in particular. Nothing much changes. Cries out for a sequel.
Superbly written by an accomplished author.
Fantastic read and gripping storyline - excellent new author and very much looking forward to the follow up book The Matthew Chance Legacy
Excellent read. I really got into the characters! Brilliant!
Brilliant story, kept me engrossed from start to finish. Really looking forward to the sequel.
Brilliant historical novel based on Mr Cleggs ancestors... Well written and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and have just pre ordered his latest book The Matthew Chance Legacy...
Fantastic read. Couldn't out it down. Clever plot and a really great story. READ IT!!!
A brilliant read. A mixture of present and past that blends together to produce a thoroughly good and exciting read. I couldn't put it down! Well done Stephen Clegg, I can't wait for the sequel!
A truly fabulous read,with something for everyone.Did'nt want to put it down---I've already ordered the the sequal The Mathew Chance Legacy.
A really gripping historical read which had me hooked from start to finish. In fact I had to stay up half the night because I just couldn't put it down! A real gem. I just can't wait for the sequel
A cracking good read from start to finish.
Smashing book!
I Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it kept me on the edge of my seat.
It made the book even more exciting the Author A Close Friend if mine, throughout the book I could hear Steve telling the Story in his Unique Voice.
Well Done My Friend. Looking forward to reading the Sequel.
Much Love From Busselton WA Australia.
I loved the way the history was combined with the now of this book. The story was interesting and the writing was well done for a first book. I hope to read the sequal and that it is as good as the first if not better.
A book you won't want to put down! When you reach the last page-you will want to read on...looking forward to reading the sequel.
Fantastic read. Can't wait for the sequel!
This is a thrilling read. Did not want it to end. Can't wait for the sequel.
A very well written and intriguing book, full of page turning suspense, can't wait for the sequel, will be first in the queue to buy it
If you have not read Maria's Papers there is a real treat awaiting you when you do.
Really enjoyed, best book I've read in ages!
Excellent Read
Gripping story that is rich in period detail and strong characterizations.
Awesome book. Well written. Riveting read.
Great book , could not put down until I finished.Can't wait for the next one
Awesome book. Well written. Riveting read.
Loved this book, and can't wait for the sequel!