Every Year I Am Here

Set in 1891, this historical narrative follows the resourceful Lillian Betts as she navigates her ambitions of upward mobility amid personal challenges, including her secret romance with her employer’s son and her sister’s troubling request. While resting in Dutton Park, she witnesses a life-altering event that forces her to confront a difficult decision with potential consequences for her future. Throughout the story, secrets threaten to derail her dreams, highlighting the complexities of ambition and morality in a tightly woven community.