Salem Street

In the first installment of Anna Jacobs' charming Gibson series, set in 1820, Annie Gibson's life takes a dramatic turn as she navigates the challenges of loss and responsibility after her mother's death. Forced to care for her younger siblings and later banished by a jealous stepmother, Annie finds herself in the service of a local doctor, where she discovers new possibilities beyond her humble beginnings. When her childhood love proposes, it seems like a dream come true, but an unexpected turn leaves her abandoned and pregnant, prompting her return to Salem Street and a chance at gaining her independence. Determined to reclaim her future, Annie vows to seek a life filled with adventure and opportunity.