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A BRAND NEW sweeping Victorian Scottish saga of forbidden love, family conflict and one young woman’s fight for her own future from award-winning author Liz Harris. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Anna Jacobs! ❤️
'A well written, authentic Victorian story set in Scotland. It is rich in detail and emotion.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller
Scotland, 1885. Sarah McLeod will risk everything to escape the future chosen for her.As the daughter of a mariner, Sarah McLeod dreads the future her father has planned for her – a lifetime of hardship as a fisherman's wife. Desperate to escape an arranged marriage, she secures a position as a parlourmaid at the grand Portweem House.
There she meets Alasdair Ferguson, the handsome son of the laird. Despite the rigid divide between their worlds, a secret romance blossoms as they steal moments together in an abandoned forest bothy. When Alasdair declares his love, Sarah dares to believe a different future is within her reach.
But their happiness is threatened by the expectations of society and a wealthy heiress who seems a far more suitable match.
As pressure mounts from all sides, Sarah must decide whether love is worth risking everything for.
Praise for Liz Harris:
'A well written, authentic Victorian story set in Scotland. It is rich in detail and emotion.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller
‘Romantic and atmospheric; a story rich in historical detail and plot twists’ Bestselling author Elaine Johns
'An absorbing and emotional tale of hard choices and a courageous young woman battling for her dues in an arranged marriage. Intrigue, jealousy and ambition collide, creating a compelling 5-star page-turner. I loved it.' Bestselling author Kay Brellend
'An enjoyable, well-plotted read.' The Historical Novel Society
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love’ Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story’ Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.’ Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review
Genre: Sagas
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