The Complete Sinclair Family Saga Box Set Books 1–5

Sinclair Family Saga #1-5

by Gwen Kirkwood

In this 5-book box set:

BOOK 1: MOORLAND MIST
Scottish Highlands, 1895. It’s Emma Greig’s fourteenth birthday. But instead of the usual celebrations, she is being sent to work at Bonnybrae Farm. Life on the farm isn’t easy for Emma under the constant and critical eye of the family matriarch. Then she meets William, the youngest son in the Sinclair family, and love soon begins to blossom between them. But William’s mother is determined to end their relationship, even if it means tearing her own family apart.

BOOK 2: MOOREND FARM
Yorkshire, early 1900s. Ten years have passed since Emma and William Sinclair left Scotland to make a new life for themselves at Moorend Farm. Their lives here are peaceful. No one in Yorkshire knows of the secrets surrounding their marriage and how much William’s parents disapproved of their love. Then Emma receives word that her beloved mother is dying. The couple rush back to their Highland home to care for her and are reunited with their families. But not everyone is happy to see them return . . .

BOOK 3: RETURN TO BONNYBRAE
1919, Scottish Highlands. Eighteen-year-old Rina Capel is torn between the young lady her parents expect her to be and the woman she yearns to become. She leads a life of privilege but dreams of becoming a nurse. Then Rina is summoned to Bonnybrae to see her dying grandfather. But her visit is cut short when dark family secrets emerge that blindside Rina. In love with a man she can’t have and facing marriage to a lord she has never met, her life is suddenly turned upside down and her once-bright future is in jeopardy.

BOOK 4: A SCOTTISH DESTINY
1920, Scottish Highlands. Seventeen-year-old Marie Sinclair has just left her home of Moorend Farm in rural Yorkshire for the first time. Her older brother Jamie and his family eagerly await her arrival in Scotland. But soon after settling in, Jamie’s heavily pregnant wife is rushed to hospital. Marie must step up and be a pillar of strength for her brother in his time of need. But her noble plans are hindered when she meets Mark Blackford, her brother’s young and handsome landlord. Now Marie finds herself at a crossroads. But will she follow her head or her heart?

BOOK 5: LOVE HAS NO BORDERS
1930s, Yorkshire. Fiery Marguerite Sinclair has loved Ricky Fortescue ever since she was a young girl. But World War Two is looming on the horizon and Ricky is conscripted. He proposes to Marguerite, but she rejects him. She is more eager to become a nurse and help in the war effort than settle down. But the hole that Ricky leaves in Marguerite’s life makes her realize she can’t live without him. Marguerite waits for her dear Ricky to return so she can tell him how she really feels. Until a terrible accident disrupts her plans . . .

1222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2023

About the author

Although I was born on a Yorkshire farm and went to school there I have lived most of my adult life in Scotland, UK. I am a widow now but my husband was a dairy farmer. My son continues farming and my younger daughter has a farm ice cream parlour. They both live near to me so they keep me up to date with life and changing trends and I enjoy my grandchildren’s company.

I did not start writing until my elder daughter went to university. I entered a Woman’s Weekly competition and I was fortunate when Lynda O'Byrne, the fiction editor, wrote to tell me she had liked my entry and suggested I finish it and send it to publisher Robert Hale. It was too long for their Rainbow Romance format but I made the changes suggested and it was published under the name Lynn Granger. Three more followed. I shall always be grateful for the early encouragement and patience I received at that time.

The purchase of an Amstrad computer for the farm accounts was a boon. It had a word processor - a great improvement on my typing and Tippex. This enabled me to write the four longer sagas in the Fairlyden series which starts around 1850 and follows the generations to the end of the First World War. My husband helped with research of farming history for these, delving into his collection of Scottish Farmer Albums going back to 1900. I wish I had listened to more of the stories from my grandparents.

Since winning the RNA Elizabeth Goudge Trophy in 2000 I have written eleven more sagas, all with Scottish settings.

I have recently uploaded my early romances under my own name of Gwen Kirkwood, to Amazon and Smashwords as e-books, also the first two of the Fairlyden series are now available as e-books. http://www.Amazon.com/author/gwenkirk...

I share a blog with four other writers at http://www.novelpointsofview.blogspot...

Occasionally I contribute to the RNA http://www.historicalsaganovels.blogs...

Reviews

[Jenni Osborn]

So much repetition, so much dialogue, so much about farming and the class system. But the characters were warm, good people, easy to like and root for.

[Peter Eric]

Probably more a woman’s read than a man’s. I read the 5 books mainly because I wanted to see where the story went. I got bored with the similar farming tasks that were repeated so often as were the romances. There was no intrigue to add any spice or thwarted love. So much more depth could have been added. There could have been an interesting side plot to Mark’s mechanical skills and the entrepreneurial results. It all felt a little flat. I also disliked the use of the word “but” so often when the correct word should have been “and”. I awarded 3 stars simply because there was a germ of a good story if only some of the plot lines had been extended.

[Mary J. Blair]

great historical fiction

I liked the historical facts about how people lived in Scotland in the beginning of the books. I like to some of the characters were developed, however predictable. What I didn’t care for was the last book I needed a roadmap to figure out who everybody was and where they belonged.

[Lydia]

Loved the Sinclairs

Each of the books is a delight in itself. The characters are full of the frailties of all humans yet their strengths shine through. This family has difficulties but together through determination and working hard seem to overcome all obstacles.

[L A Thomas]

Lovely set of books

I really loved reading all these books,it was very interesting to read all about farming as I was a farmer's daughter and worked on the farm in my younger days.I'm sorry I did not get to know what the baby was in the last book.

[Monica Findlayson]

I loved this series of books. Wonderful charactersthat you followed through their lives. Brilliant books that left me disappointed that I’d finished them. Best I’ve read in a long time. You’ve got rptoread them to see what I mean. You won’t be disappointed.

[Mary Payne]

Sinclair family saga box set.

I love Gwen Kirkwood books and these five books have been a delight to read. As I progressed through each book all the characters became friends and I became keen to know outcomes.

[Sheilah]

Loved the family saga

I read the entire saga, took about a week.. I did find myself getting confused during the last book keeping track of the names along with the names of the towns and houses. I should have made a chart!

[Ruth Courtright]

This author really sends a reader into the story. It feels like we become part of the family.

Always look forward to the next adventure, whether in Scotland or Yorkshire.

[Mrs J Ardron]

Enjoyed ever book. Couldn't put it down. Fabulous writer. Look forward to reading more of her books

[Paula Conneely]

Really happy

Really enjoyed these stories could not out the book down. They were well thought about and written with ease. The chapters flowed well together.

[sonya thomson]

great read

Brilliant set of books from start to finish , couldn’t put them down , I e just to lose yourself In the time

[rosalie mason]

Abzolutely loved this series, realistic,
And gripping, couldnt put it down.

[rosemary parker]

Good read

I enjoyed the books very much, so many family members to know and appreciate. Historical facts not exact, but a good tale from start to finish.

[linda jordan]

Loved them

Not my usual read but thoroughly enjoyed them felt like you were living with them. Having a lovely family life is everything I know because I have one

[Kay]

Great book

It took a while but I was hooked on this book from the beginning. I would recommend this book. No ow for the next one

[Anne Vanderdoe]

Fantastic

Absolutely a fantastic book. Well w
ritten. A page turner for sure. You feel as though you are of the family.

[Alison]

This was a lovely series of books but badly let down by poor editing on the kindle. Characters names were misspelt and mixed up on numerous occasions.

[Pauline Tugwell]

absolutely love this set

The characters come alive in every page, the story line carries along clearly I couldn’t wait to read the next page

[Dianne Kwiatkowski]

Great books

The books follow the lives of the family. You don't want it to end. Would highly recommend. Good descriptions of the areas.

[Vicki Hooton]

I enjoyed it

[sandra saltzburg]

Very good series

I found myself really involved with all the people in this series. The books are very hard to put down and you find yourself eager for each story to continue.