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The Priest's Pool
'I like this dapper wee man,' thought Martha. 'I like him
very much indeed.'
Change is sweeping across Scotland in the 1870s as new ideas meet old superstitions, but in remote Wanlockhead the old ways still prevail. Martha, the daughter of the local healing woman, spends her days setting wishing fires and making herbal remedies; an outsider, she has endured heartbreak and hardship and longs for a new life. Romance blossoms when Jim, a widowed tailor, arrives from Carluke with his wares, but Martha has a dark secret, which threatens to isolate her from happiness. When tragedy strikes, her knowledge of the old ways proves invaluable - but will it be enough to win the trust of her new family?
Inspired by the extraordinary lives of ordinary people,The Priest's Pool is a moving depiction of family, resilience and hope.
very much indeed.'
Change is sweeping across Scotland in the 1870s as new ideas meet old superstitions, but in remote Wanlockhead the old ways still prevail. Martha, the daughter of the local healing woman, spends her days setting wishing fires and making herbal remedies; an outsider, she has endured heartbreak and hardship and longs for a new life. Romance blossoms when Jim, a widowed tailor, arrives from Carluke with his wares, but Martha has a dark secret, which threatens to isolate her from happiness. When tragedy strikes, her knowledge of the old ways proves invaluable - but will it be enough to win the trust of her new family?
Inspired by the extraordinary lives of ordinary people,The Priest's Pool is a moving depiction of family, resilience and hope.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 7, 2024
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December 19, 2024
Set in 1870s Lanarkshire, this story of family and communities gets going at a good pace once the key characters have been introduced. They live in both rural and industrial environments, and the historical background gives a great foundation for creating a realistic story with very credible characters.
Religion and folklore feature strongly in the tale as do the needs of a community struggling with mining conditions, financial hardship, and personal tragedies.
In the midst of all this, however, we have the timeless romance threads which hold a lot of the story together.
A great and easy read, and an impressive debut!
Religion and folklore feature strongly in the tale as do the needs of a community struggling with mining conditions, financial hardship, and personal tragedies.
In the midst of all this, however, we have the timeless romance threads which hold a lot of the story together.
A great and easy read, and an impressive debut!
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