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Author Marion Garbien Marchetto (a member of Polish Falcons Nest 208) was born and raised in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, a direct descendent of Polish immigrants who settled there. In Valley Memories, she reprises her news column of the same name and adds additional memories of her childhood growing up in the 1950s and 1960s. To give perspective...

When Max Milionas inherits his family home at 201 Atwater Street in New Haven, Connecticut, he is determined to sell it as soon as possible. However, he and his wife quickly discover that the residence has a history that is begging to be told.With the house itself as narrator, author Marion Marchetto weaves an enchanting tale set in one of New...

From the moment Cordelia Conner is born in New York in 1890, her seamstress mother vows her daughter’s life will be far better than hers. She dreams that one day, her daughter will become a lady of quality and marry a wealthy man—and she is prepared to dedicate her life to make it happen. Hundreds of miles away, young Kevin Newkirk is growing up...

This Jaded Heart is the second book of The Bridgewater Chronicles - a family saga that follows the Newkirk family dynasty from the late 19th century through the present time.

In This Jaded Heart, a grown up Birdie Newkirk returns to home Bridgewater from her Boston boarding school ready to find love and make her mark on the world. Having...

Zena Hawkins, granddaughter of Cordelia and Kevin Newkirk, has been brought up at Bridgewater where her life has been somewhat mundane - few friends but many societal strictures. Like other girls her age she has crushes on movie stars and dreams of being ‘discovered’ by Hollywood. Zena’s dreams come true when an old family friend and Hollywood...

Bridgewater Holidays is a companion book to the popular Bridgewater Chronicles series. The series spans the time period from 1890 through the present. Bridgewater Holidays centers on the extravagant celebrations of the major holidays at Bridgewater and how those celebrations impact not only the Newkirk family and their guests but shows us the...

Two novellas combine to tell the tale of The Bridgewater Legacy.

Part I – The Bridgewater Chronicles – the twins of Zena Hawkins leave their mark on the family home but leave no heirs. Part 2 - - The Conservancy discovers an obscure descendant of Kevin Newkirk. Will this heir take on the challenges of Bridgewater or will the estate face the...

In this unique romance set in Edwardian England, a 63-year-old titled spinster and an aging commoner reunite after a separation of 36 years.

Lady Henrietta Stafford chose family duty over romance when her brother and his wife succumbed to illness, leaving their two young daughters to be cared for. Now that those girls are happily married and...

Professional businesswoman Carole Wyman is en route to her twenty-fifth high school reunion. This is the story of how that night changed her life and how it affected the outcome of her golden years. Tragedy, hope, and finally finding a place of comfort all are lessons we can learn from

Decoration Day 1943: a time for reflection on the deaths of military personnel who gave their lives in the service of their country. On this particular day, two young women, from different stations in life, have lost someone dear to them. Both feel the loss so deeply they fear they won’t be able to move forward. But in honoring the deceased,...

With the passing of a beloved staff member, others honor her with their own memories. Still others find a way to keep their promises to the one who is now gone but has touched their lives.

Reverend Lucas Kelly has been chosen to offer the Easter Service at Bridgewater in 1930. Less than half a year has passed since the Crash of ‘29 and Father Kelly isn’t sure of how he can reconcile the despair of the workers at this huge estate when they see the obvious wealth of the Bridgewater owners all around them. Even though he is sure that...

Fiona Delaney has been unofficially engaged to Jack Fitzpatrick for two years. Jack won’t make the engagement official until he’s earned enough money to buy Fiona an engagement ring. But how long should a young lady wait? Will this be the year Jack makes the engagement official?

Oak Cliff Farm has been plagued by tragedy, nightmares, and horror for over one hundred and fifty years. The house itself presents its dark history through flashbacks, hidden clues, and ghostly occurrences to Merline Madagascar, who is a house-whisperer of sorts. Unlike other houses with joyful histories that Merline has visited and heard, this...

“Merline and Daniel, now the new owners of a ramshackle house, get more than they bargained for when a resident Indian spirit tries to correct history. In this tale revealed through the houses droll sense of humor, Merline and Daniel learn about the history of their property and vow to set history straight.The Tavern at Honeysuckle Hill...

When Max Milionas inherits his parents’ house at 201 Atwater Street in New Haven, Connecticut, he is determined to sell it as soon as possible. However, he quickly discovers that the residence has a history that it is begging to tell.With the house itself as narrator, author Marion Marchetto weaves an enchanting tale set in one of New Haven’s...

While the wealthy Newkirk family is preparing to celebrate Christmas Eve, Jakub Bobrowski is finishing up his work for the day and looking forward to his own Christmas Eve with his wife and children. But before Jakub can do that he must make the long journey from Bridgewater’s stables to his own small apartment some thirty miles away. Throughout...

A nostalgic short story capturing the timeless spirit of Christmas.

One small boy, one lonely veteran, one Christmas tree, and a gift that changes everything.

MITCH WELLERMAN is reminded of the spirit of the Holiday Season, having come back from World War II. He makes a living for himself but can’t forget the girl he left behind – the girl who...

PRUDENCE BANKS has her dream job as librarian in her hometown. Dealing with the tragic loss of her parents and an unexpected break up with her boyfriend, she is content with her job and her roommate, a cat named Duchess.

HANK THURGOOD teaches American History at the local high school. The last descendant of one of the city’s prominent families,...

LADY MARLENA DUCKWORTH has been widowed for more than a decade, during which time she’s had to raise her son to adulthood. Independent and outspoken, she doesn’t have any inclination to seek out another man to replace her husband. She is quite content to sit in the wings, keep up with her social life, and await the birth of her first grandchild....