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When life hits its lowest point, Meg receives a surprising letter from an uncle she never knew. He bequeaths her a derelict mill and bakery in a Yorkshire dale, entrusting her with a strange final request: to help close the circle. Meg travels to the mill, is charmed by its beauty, and commits to restoring the ancient business. Along the way, she forges new friendships and finds love, all while wondering how Pre‑deceased Henry Masterton became her heir and what secrets lie behind his sudden inheritance.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Mark Neilson
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