The Truro-Bound Coach and Four
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September 28th 2026
In the shimmering heat of summer, 1795, Kit and Samuel Cade are returning to Cornwall, taking the coach and four from London to Truro. Their travelling companions each have their own challenges and stories, and they are thrown together as they face the perils of stormy weather and the dangers of the road.
Lieutenant Edward Pascoe, badly wounded in a naval battle with the French, is heading home to begin a new life in Cornwall. He finds himself captivated by the beautiful Bethany Strange, yet she holds a secret that brings him further pain. Will Kit ever be able to see the shy governess, Alice, again?
The wealthy and sophisticated Mrs Meredith Darling has inherited a Cornish estate that she is uncertain she wants. Turning to Samuel Cade for guidance, she forms an unexpected friendship with him, but can they overcome the difference in their ages?
Will the stagecoach reach Cornwall safely, free from attack by highwaymen, and will love blossom during the week-long journey?
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Customer reviews
Truro Excitement!
Alexa
There's something wonderfully atmospheric about this story - the heat, the undertainty of the road, the secrets between the passengers, and the feeling that you never quite know what is going to happen next. If you’re a fan of Poldark, Georgian-era atmosphere, romance, secrets and a little danger along the way, this one is definitely worth adding to your TBR.
A Gorgeous Time Machine
Bath Time Book Club
Mark excels at character-driven storytelling, weaving gentle romances and deep emotional bonds that feel incredibly genuine. It was such a well written story, it was really a lovely read. Impeccably researched and richly descriptive, the book acts as a gorgeous time machine. It is a heartwarming, evocative road-trip story that fans of classic historical fiction will absolutely cherish.
Vivid
Helen
The author's writing painted such a vivid picture of the era and it was really atmospheric. The passengers of the coach and four really struck up a friendship after what they went through and I loved this aspect of the story. I will definitely read more from this author and would recommend this book to anyone that loves historical fiction.
A lovely read
Lisa
This was a lovely read and I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and their stories