Victoria, sorry - wasn't thinking, and on the hop. But you have the answer from the others - sorry for any confusion!
Crich70 - absolutely
I'm not sure what makes them so compulsive - they have the sentimentality of the period, but I think its the effort Freeman makes to 'ground' them in a reasonable semblance of reality that balances that and makes them a damn good read.
Anyhoo, thanks to Harry and to all the others who take the time to scan. And to the mod who moved this post.