The Blaby Chronicles: Real history mixed with fantasy, legend, drama, romance and feel-good fiction

By Kenneth William Sercombe and John Morey

Discover the hidden dramas of a seemingly peaceful English village in "The Blaby Chronicles," a captivating collection of fictional stories.

Begin your journey with "Winds of Change Over Peewit Hollow", a standalone novella of love, defiance, and the fight for freedom in 1950s Blaby. Step back in time to where the tranquil day-to-day of village life conceals a simmering tension between old money and new desires.

Meet Nathan Miller, a young man from the factory floor, whose quiet life is shattered when he encounters Eleanor Ainsworth, a young woman from the grand Ainsworth Hall, running terrified through the woods. Eleanor is caught in a gilded cage, promised to the ruthless and ambitious Robert Thorne, a man who sees marriage as a mere transaction to secure his empire. But Eleanor yearns for freedom, and in Nathan, she finds an unexpected ally and a love that defies all social boundaries.

As their connection deepens, they are drawn into a dangerous game orchestrated by Thorne, who will stop at nothing to claim Eleanor and her family's fortune. From thrilling chases on horseback to a legendary bare-knuckle fight that pits working-class grit against aristocratic arrogance, Nathan and Eleanor must navigate a world where power, privilege, and desperation collide.

"Winds of Change Over Peewit Hollow" is a compelling story of:

Forbidden Love: Can a deep connection flourish across the rigid class divides of 1950s England?

High Stakes & Intrigue: A ruthless antagonist, desperate parents, and a daring escape set the stage for relentless suspense.

Defiance and Courage: Witness the strength of ordinary people when faced with extraordinary circumstances.

Authentic Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and social dynamics of a bygone era in a charming English village.

Will Nathan and Eleanor's love be strong enough to overcome the powerful forces arrayed against them, or will they be consumed by the 'Winds of Change Over Peewit Hollow'?

The 'Chronicles' also include:

- The Elms Kept Its Secret: the story that may still be lurking beneath where once a manor house stood

- Blaby Rocks: describing the lost opportunity of the village band 'that could have been'

- Blitz Over Blaby 1940: another 'what-if' make-believe - but how we might have responded to the threat if fate had taken a different turn?

- Shadow Riders of Blaby Hall: a medieval village once thrived under the site of Bouskell Park but could it be hiding secrets from much earlier times. If so, are they hidden forever?

Perfect for readers who love historical romance, gripping suspense, and stories of triumph against the odds. Begin your Blaby journey today

K W Sercombe - Kenneth William Sercombe - is a pen name adopted by author J S (John) Morey.

This is to distinguish the works by John that have been published by John - as J S Morey and John Morey. K W S Morey was John's father who inspired John with anecdotes based on his raising a family in Blaby, and their shared time in Blaby during the 1950's to 1970.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJ1KDCXR
• ISBN13: 9798292156642
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"