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OverviewBruar's Rest is an epic tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of World War One. The story opens in the Highlands at the beginning of the twentieth century. The gypsy wife of wild drunkard Rory Stewart dies giving birth to their second son. Many years pass, and Rory and his sons are rootless travellers on the roads of Scotland. One night, during a winter storm, they save another traveller family from freezing to death in a blizzard. Bruar Stewart and one of the girls he rescues, the hot-blooded and beautiful Megan, fall in love. But the First World War is declared, tearing their lives apart. Bruar is reported missing in action, and Megan sets off on a long and perilous journey to find him. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jess SmithPublisher: Birlinn General Imprint: Birlinn Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.311kg ISBN: 9781841589367ISBN 10: 1841589365 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 18 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviewsThis passionate story of love and loyalty will delight her many fans' * Scottish Home and Country * This passionate story of love and loyalty will delight her many fans' - Scottish Home and Country Author InformationJess Smith lives near Crieff. She is married and has three children and six grandchildren. As a traditional storyteller she is in great demand for performances throughout Scotland, and has been invited to speak at conference of Aboriginal storytellers in Australia this year. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |