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Tailored Truths - Silver Sampler Series 1

Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Is self-supporting success enough for Margaret Law or will her future also include an adoring husband and children? She might secretly yearn for that though how can she avoid a repeat of relationship deceptions that disenchanted her so much during her teenage years? Employment as a lady’s maid in Scotland, and then as a private tutor in Liverpool in the 1860s, bring thrilling opportunities for travel and experiences that Margaret could never have envisaged while growing up. But when those posts end, her educational aspirations of teaching or tutoring must be shelved again. Reliance on her excellent and varied sewing skills is paramount for her survival when she returns to Dundee. Meeting Sandy Watson means love, marriage and starting a family – though not necessarily in that order – are a striking development, even entailing a move north to the fishing town of Peterhead. Yet, how can Margaret shed her...

Novice Threads - Silver Sampler Series 1

Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A thirst for education. Shattered dreams. Fragile relations. 1840s Scotland Being sent to school is the most exhilarating thing that’s ever happened to young Margaret Law. She sharpens her newly-acquired education on her best friend, Jessie Morison, till Jessie is spirited away to become a scullery maid. But how can Margaret fulfil her visions of becoming a schoolteacher when her parents’ tailoring and drapery business suddenly collapses and she must find a job? Salvation from domestic drudgery – or never-ending seamstress work – comes via Jessie whose employer seeks a tutor for his daughter. Free time exploring Edinburgh with Jessie is great fun, but increasing tension in the household claws at Margaret’s nerves. Margaret also worries about her parents' estrangement, and the mystery of Jessie's unknown father. When tragedy befalls the household in Edinburgh, Margaret must forge a new pathway for the future – though where will that be?

Before Beltane: A Prequel to the Celtic fervour Series - Celtic Fervour series 1

Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

“Nancy Jardine’s Celtic Fervour series has something for every reader of historical novels.” Historical Author, Amelia Pasch. AD 71 Northern Britannia Meet Nara: When priestess acolyte Nara 's final rites of an initiated priestess are denied her, she is devastated! A shocking new future beckons for Princess Nara of the Selgovae… Meet Lorcan: It's the aftermath of civil war across Brigantia. Lorcan of Garrigill's travels are fraught with danger as he determines current support of King Venutius. Potential invasion by Roman legions from the south makes an unstable situation even worse and the Druid Maran's foretelling of Lorcan's future foretold is as enthralling as it is horrifying…