V.C. Andrews' Heaven Series

Based on the novel by V.C. Andrews. Of all the poor people living in "the willies"-- the foothills of the mountains of West Virginia, the Casteels were considered lowest. Yet, the eldest daughter, Heaven Leigh Casteel, was still the prettiest and smartest girl in the backwoods, despite her ragged clothes and dirty face. Heaven encouraged her four younger siblings to cling to their pride and hope for a day that they'd escape their poverty and show the world what decent, talented children they were. But when Heaven's stepmother runs away, Luke, her irresponsible drunkard of a father, decides to give away his children one by one, tearing her family apart. Heaven is sent off to live in the home of Luke's deranged ex-lover, Kitty. There, she is subjected to more torment but finds solace in the arms of her stepfather Cal, as they begin a taboo relationship. Matthew Nelson-Mahood, Chris William Martin, Annalise Basso, Julie Benz, and Chris McNally star. (2019)

Heaven is married and ready to settle in her hometown; after a trip to Farthinggale Manor, she is persuaded to stay by her grandfather to live amidst the wealthy -- until the ghosts of her past threaten her new life.

After Annie becomes orphaned and crippled, she is whisked off to Farthinggale Manor; she becomes lost in the shadows of despair until she discovers a cottage hidden in Farthinggale's woods, where the mystery of her past deepens.

In the past, Leigh has to escape from Farthinggale Manor and the secrets she harbors; falling into the arms of Luke Casteel Sr., and with a baby girl on the way, she hopes for a chance at happy ever after.