The Manor House Stories
An enchanting series of traditional hardback books for children and the young at heart 
Written and illustrated by Jani Tully Chaplin
With foreword by Julian Fellowes 

The Books

Cream & Sugar the Milkmaids
- Snowfall & Snowballs -
Cream & Sugar the Milkmaids - Snowfall & Snowballs -

The youngsters have fun with their toboggan in the first snows of winter. A mysterious visitor appears in a beautiful sleigh. Erminetine Stoat makes a fine ice sculpture and is rewarded with a special gift.


Rory Redshank the Footman
- The Prince's Visit -
Rory Redshank the Footman - The Prince's Visit -

News of the Prince's visit brings excitement. Rory must roll out the red carpet. Delia Duck the Cook makes heart-shaped shortbread biscuits on St. Valentine's Day. Rory is given a precious gold coin.


Sarah Sparrow the Scullery Maid
- A Fine Romance -
Sarah Sparrow The Scullery Maid - A Fine Romance -

Sarah falls for Jeremy Jackdaw the Chimneysweep. Romance is in the air; before long Miss Nimble-Thimble the Reed Warbler and everyone at the Manor House are planning a Spring Wedding.


Patience Pigeon the Nanny
- The New Arrival -
Patience Pigeon the Nanny - The New Arrival -

Easter comes to the Manor House with the exciting arrival of a new baby duckling. An Easter egg hunt is organised and Patience has an accident at the pond. Who can save the baby? Rory mislays his gold coin. Will he ever find it?


Miss Miranda Mistlethrush 
- The Birthday Party -
Miss Miranda Mistlethrush  - The Birthday Party -

Miranda, the eldest daughter in the family, spends hours in the bath. Her 13th birthday party is held in the garden with a puppet theatre. Granny and Grandpa McGrouse bring a surprise visitor from Australia.


Tilly Titmouse the Parlourmaid 
- The Broken Vase -
Ottermere Otter the Water Bailiff - The Great Flood -

Tilly drops a valuable china vase and asks Safari Swallow to mend it. Meg Magpie the Gypsy arrives in her caravan and looks into a crystal ball to tell Tilly's fortune. In it she sees a tall, dark stranger.


Chesterfield Penguin the Butler
- All at Sea - 
Chesterfield Penguin the Butler - All at Sea -

The family make a trip to the seaside. The twins, Arthur and Sebastian, set sail their new raft. They are blown far out to sea and shout in vain for help. Only Chesterfield Penguin and Sailor Oswald Seagull can save them.


Radish Robin the Gardener
- The Harvest Home -
Radish Robin the Gardener - The Harvest Home -

Delia Duck is making strawberry jam. The twins try to help Radish decorate the barn for the Harvest Home. Pieces of Eight the Pirate Parrot is caught with his beak in a jar of fresh jam. Another surprise awaits the twins.


Sgt. Simon Squirrel
- Battle of the Squirrels-
Sgt. Simon Squirrel - Battle of the Squirrels-

The Manor House Stores come under attack from the bullying Grey Squirrel Gang. Sgt. Simon rallies the help of his ex-Army pals, the Red Squirrel Brigade and Octavius Owl the Schoolmaster.


Ottermere Otter the Water Bailiff
- The Great Flood -
Ottermere Otter the Water Bailiff - The Great Flood -

The Manor House is about to be flooded. Ottermere Otter calls for the help of Barkus Beaver the Carpenter to divert the river. Wartella Peckster the Woodpecker dreams up an evil spell for Bonfire Night.


Arthur & Sebastian the Willow Tit Twins
- The Bonfire Party -
Ottermere Otter the Water Bailiff - The Great Flood -

The twins get ready for a Bonfire Night party. Radish Robin sets up the fireworks and the twins get a fright in the dark woods. The witch, Wartella Peckster the Woodpecker, takes her revenge and the twins learn a harsh lesson.


Lady Davina Dove
- A Christmas Story -
Lady Davina Dove - A Christmas Story -

Christmas arrives at the Manor House. Stockings are hung and the tree is decorated. The youngsters go carol singing in the village. Father Christmas delivers by moonlight and Lady Davina makes her secret wish.


The Complete Gift Set
The Complete Gift Set

The set of twelve books is now available in this beautiful bespoke presentation gift box. Very limited production ensures they will become rare and cherished possessions to be passed down the generations.


Presentation Gift Box
The Complete Gift Set

This sturdy presentation box is also available separately for those who have already begun their collection of The Manor House Stories. A perfect addition for anyone completing the set or buying their first book.


These top quality traditional hardback books, with silk marker ribbons and glossy dust jackets, are printed in the UK using paper from responsible sources. All stories are 68 pages long and contain around 35 illustrations. An activity page can be found at the back of each book. 
Size approx 6" x 7".

The author makes voluntary contributions to a different children's or 
animal charity featured at the back of each book.

For personalisations / dedications please either call 01208 850 092
email jani (at) themanorhousestories.co.uk or use the Contact Form

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