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Abbington Author: H.C. Hewitt pens second novel in series Lynne Bell
Observer Staff
Historical fiction author Corinne (H.C.) Hewitt’s second novel in her “Abbington” series - ‘Jacob’s Place’ - will be released in November and although Hewitt is now in her forties, she says writing and history have been a part of her life since childhood. “Since I was 12, I’ve wanted to write a book,” says Hewitt, who grew up on a farm near Manor. “My grandmother (Carol Thomas) worked at Cannington Manor in the 1970s through to the 1990s, so I spent a lot of time there.” “I love history,” she says. “And with my first book, I tried to write a fact-based book about Cannington Manor. But I realized I really needed to create my own character, so that’s when Jacob was born.” Hewitt penned her first novel in the Abbington series in 2015. ‘Jacob of Abbington Pickets’ is the story of Jacob Hudson, whose story takes place in a Victorian village in Canada, much like Cannington Manor. “It’s a fictional series,” says Hewitt. “But Abbington Pickets is inspired by Cannington Manor and the Beckton Ranch inspired Goldenrod Ranch in the books. And Rosemount - the Ed McCullogh place - pro-
vided the inspiration for Crocus Flats, where Jacob grew up.” “My mom’s grandparents Bert and Alice Hibbert came from England and worked at Beckton Ranch. So my books are fiction, but there are some true-life tidbits tucked in the stories, too.” In the latest Abbington book, Jacob is about to marry the love of his life (and best friend), Abigail Rodgers. In 1911, King George V was ruler of the British Empire, Sir Robert Laird Borden was Canada’s Prime Minister and Jacob Hudson’s life was seemingly going well, even though rural life in early 20th-century Saskatchewan wasn’t easy. Jacob and Abigail’s happiness is challenged by a series of obstacles - an abrupt illness, extreme weather and unexpected debt - resulting in a test of Jacob’s faith. “It’s really a story about honesty, integrity and hard work - which aren’t so easy to find anymore,” says Hewitt. “I created a strong character and a character who is respectful of women. In the first book Jacob’s story starts when he’s eight-years-old and ends when he’s 20. And in the new book, he’s 21.” “I found it easy to write from a man’s perspective,” she adds. “And this book is suitable for
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Corinne Hewitt grew up on a farm northwest of Manor and says she wanted to write a book since she was 12-years-old. After marrying, raising four children, and founding a quilt store in Hanna, AB, Hewitt published her first novel, ‘Jacob of Abbington Pickets’ in 2015 and will release the second in a planned series - ‘Jacob’s Place’ - in November. Hewitt has also created a line of quilt patterns and an apron pattern based on the Abbington stories and will be launching a cookbook based on the Cannington Manorinspired historical fiction. everybody from age 12 and up. One grade 10 student - a girl - did a book report on ‘Jacob of Abbington Pickets’ for school and I think it’s certainly one way to get a picture of the history during that era, especially in rural Saskatchewan.” “I did a lot of research.”
Hewitt says the process of writing the books was fuelled by her passion for reading, writing and local history. “For years, I was a stay-at-home mom,” says the author, who now lives on an acreage near Hanna, Alberta, where she owns a quilt shop - H. Corrine Hewitt Quilt Patterns & Fabrics.
a quilt shop in 2009. In six weeks, my husband, Kenny and our kids and I painted and worked on the store.” “And as much as I love the quilt shop, I always thought about writing a book before I ever thought of opening a store. But I just thought it would never happen.”
“But I always pursued creative things like sewing, crocheting, music and of course, quilting and designing quilt patterns.” “When I first moved here to Hanna, I was a seamstress and then I moved into quilts and designing patterns. I’ve done 44 patterns so far and eventually, I opened
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