The Complete Remnants Family Saga: Books 1-3
Margaret Pinard STEP INTO "An engrossing family saga of a family of dispossessed Highlanders" (The Keening review, 2020) where you'll sample "the taste of the blackberry preserves, the smell of the wood chips, the feel of the icy wind, or the sound of an old Scottish love song" (The Grasping Root review, 2017) and "lose yourself in a story deftly written, authentic in character and place, and above all comforting in these, our own, troubling times" (Storm Wrack & Spindrift review, 2020)Get ALL THREE VOLUMES of this family saga that crosses generations of hardship and resilience in one great-value box set.This box set is suggested reading for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Aimie K. Runyan, and Susannah Kearsley!READERS LOVE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is my first five star read this year that isn't a Dickens novel’ Jim Holroyd⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book sings with the winds of Scotland to the chill of Nova Scotia.’ GVWM⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The rich and colorful language of the landscape and characters really makes the reader feel like they are right there throughout the whole story. You absorb what each character feels through the twists and turns of the plot. And the author obviously knows Scotland and its history--but makes it accessible and interesting to anyone.’ Porter⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Pinard completely transports you to old Scotland (the book is obviously well-researched, and pours that research into creating a truly developed world) and leaves you rooting for the hardy, determined MacLean family to make it through..’ jrbisky____________________________IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX 1: THE KEENINGA family torn apart by the effects of war must now deal with the trickle-down effects of the collapse of the kelp industry on which they depend. Sheila MacLean worries about her children getting ahead in the rapidly industrializing world of 1822, while her second husband Gillan is never quite sure about his ability to replace the father of her children. The MacLeans may need to leave their island to find peace and security. But where will they call home? When will the keening end, and their new lives begin?BOOK 2: THE GRASPING ROOTFour children and their mother have found a new home in 1824 Nova Scotia, but ghosts haunt their steps.A strong sense of honor leads Neil to push for justice, while religious prejudice and economic disparity threaten Muirne's fragile hope for love. And what will become of their rock, their anchor, the twine that holds the family together, Sheila MacLean? As the family attempts to put down roots and grasp new opportunities, old enemies and new challenges test their strength and loyalty. Will they become part of this new community they've chosen or be torn apart and scattered to the winds?BOOK 3: STORM WRACK & SPINDRIFTTen years later, the two youngest emigrants will split the family across an ocean. Sheena pursues a future back in Scotland with her husband Gordon Lamont. Alisdair dreams of university and a chance to reform the political system in the colony that denied him justice for his father's death. But the British Empire of the 1830s has yet more obstacles to throw in their path. And when both their hopes of peace and stability are dealt a telling blow, how will they stay true to their fighting spirit?DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS NEW EBOOK EDITION!
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