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THE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS A heartfelt historical read about survival and long-buried secrets from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! ## Must-read for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Donna Douglas Can they forge new futures after the death of a patriarch? Paisley, Scotland, 1929 Isla McAdam is summoned to Paisley by a lawyer following her husband's suicide, only to discovers that she was never truly married to Kenneth McAdam, a shameless man who had been leading a double life. Ainslie, his daughter by his lawful wife warns Isla to stay away from their family, but Isla has nowhere else to go and moves with her two children into a tiny room of the run-down tenement building Kenneth left her. Kenneth unscrupulous actions have left very little to support either of his families and when tragedy strikes, Ainslie's mother, Catherine, becomes increasingly unstable, creating havoc for both Isla and Ainslie. Despite being thrown together in unexpected and distressing circumstances, Isla and Ainslie gradually realise that they can offer one another support. But when secrets from Isla's past spill out, her current life becomes intolerable, and both Isla and Ainslie face life-changing choices that lead them in unforeseen directions. Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer Previously published as McAdam's Women PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark ''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 'Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' - Renita D'Silva 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review

Discover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood. Will promises and choices lead to happiness or heartbreak? Scotland, 1900 Working class Christy Craig marries the wild and wealthy Andrew Melville and has his children, a unequal union frowned upon by both families. While Andrew is away at sea working as an apprentice marine engineer Christy pursues a career producing perfume and cosmetics, causing tension between herself and Andrew, who believes she should devote herself to their two small children. A family tragedy eventually drives Andrew to New Zealand, leaving Christy at home to look after her family and channel her energy into revitalising her father's soap-making business. When Andrew begins calling on Isobel Armstrong an old childhood flame, old passions and temptations are reignited. Years later, their daughter Ailsa seeks a reconciliation with her estranged father while navigating her own dreams of becoming a writer amidst the chaos of love and loss. When Andrew returns for his mother's funeral, Ailsa seeks reconciliation with her estranged father who she adored while navigating her own dreams of becoming a writer. But wartime also means great love and loss for Ailsa. And all the while she dreams of fostering stronger ties with her father. Previously published as The Promise Box by Louise James PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark ''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 'Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' - Renita D'Silva 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review

An uplifting and heartwarming tale of courage, straight from the factories of WWII's East End, perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Elaine Everest and Lesley Eames! As the bombs fall, three women are forced to remake their lives... When the uniform factory is reduced to rubble in a devastating air raid, Amanda, Maisie and Bethan are left without work, and without the sense of safety they once clung to. Shocked by the devastation she sees around her, Amanda signs up as an ambulance driver, putting her life on the line to save those in the poorest areas of the East End. Meanwhile, Maisie and Bethan find work in the heart of Petticoat Lane, trying to scrape pennies together to put dinner on the table. Yet beneath the lively market lies a darker underbelly, and the girls begin to realise that not everyone is playing fair - and that some threats are far closer to home. As the war rages on, it's never more important to know who you can trust... A captivating story of bravery, community and an East End that won't back down. Perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Rosie Clarke. While this novel features the same characters as the other books in the Petticoat Lane series, it can be read as a STANDALONE Praise for Patricia McBride 'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke 'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane 'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees 'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn't read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith 'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' Reader Review 'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' Reader Review 'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' Reader Review

You are warmly invited to the wedding of the summer, in the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Pennycress Inn series from Sarah Hope Every book in the Pennycress Inn series can be read as a standalone. She can plan everyone else's happy ever after... but what about her own? Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village. But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie's carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she's clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path. Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go. Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to 'clear the air'. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope... Could first love finally become forever love? A warm, emotional and wholesome small-town romance that's perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Heidi Swain and Gilmore Girls. Praise for Sarah Hope: 'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' Reader Review 'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' Reader Review 'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' Reader Review 'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' Reader Review 'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' Reader Review