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Edinburgh, January 1732. It’s the funeral of Rachel, wife of Lord Grange. Her death is a shock. Still young, she’d shown no signs of ill health. Rachel is, however, still alive. She has been brutally kidnapped by the man who has falsified her death: her husband. Her punishment, perhaps, for railing against his infidelity – or simply for being too feisty for a lady and never submissive enough as a wife. Whether to conceal his Jacobite leanings or to replace his wife with a long-time mistress, Lord Grange banishes Rachel to a remote island exile, to an isolated life of hardship on St Kilda, where she can never be found. This is the gripping story of a woman who has until now been remembered mostly by her husband’s unflattering account. It’s a remarkable tale of how the real Lady Grange may have coped with such a dramatic fate, with courage and grace

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Praise for her previous novels: A haunting, moving story. Kirsty Wark; Fast-paced and full of fear and intrigue... right through to the book's satisfying conclusion. Undiscovered Scotland; Enthralling. It's a cracking story beautifully told. Lorraine Kelly; Lawrence's parallel plotlines advance in lockstep with each other over alternate chapters, until they're entwined to great effect towards the end. Sunday Herald; A gripping tale. Daily Record; A deft mix of vivid storytelling, intriguing mystery and building momentum, skilfully interwoven with the history of the Tay Bridge disaster. Scottish Field; Lawrence's novel is steeped in Scottish history and atmosphere, with twin mysteries as a hook for strong portraits of two women coping with sudden loss. Sydney Morning Herald

The wronged lady finally has her say ... One of the strangest and most disturbing stories to have emerged from Scotland's Jacobite past. The Times; From the Jacobite intrigues of eighteenth-century Edinburgh to Scotland's dark and sea-battered islands, Lady Grange's life is one of eye-popping incident. An amazing story. Sally Magnusson; Swept me along breathlessly ... The cruelty and complexity of eighteenth-century Scottish society is richly represented. Dr Annie Gray; A fascinating historical novel ... utterly compelling ... a book we'd highly recommend. Undiscovered Scotland; There's kidnapping, mystery, intrigue, romance and even murder ... a very enjoyable romp through an interesting period of Jacobean history ... gave a voice to someone who has, like many women, largely been forgotten or misrepresented in history. Portobello Book Blog; Fleshing out the limited details available about Lady Grange's life, Sue Lawrence has created a fascinating, enjoyable and eminently readable piece of historical fiction. Ramblingmads; Fascinating, entertaining ... an addictive read. Jera's Jamboree; This is a fantastic and gripping story and I highly recommend. Geraldine Gatsby; I absolutely loved this richly drawn novel. Beauty Balm; Rachel is the very embodiment of female power in a period of time when women had very little ... This is a powerful book, of a dark but in some ways uplifting story that might just take you away from our current craziness. Bookbound; Reviews for Sue Lawrence's previous fiction: Excellent ... Intriguing .. Full of fear and danger. This page-turning historical novel holds many twists and turns. Historical Novels Review; Plenty of intrigue, there is much to enjoy here ... tension ... smart twists ... particularly strong descriptions of food and scents ... her cast of characters, most of them women, are all distinct individuals. Louise Fairbairn, Scotland on Sunday; Fascinating ... Lawrence's skill of storytelling allows for the tension to really build throughout. Scottish Field

'From the Jacobite intrigues of eighteenth-century Edinburgh to Scotland's dark and sea-battered islands, Lady Grange's life is one of eye-popping incident. An amazing story.' Sally Magnusson; 'Swept me along breathlessly... The cruelty and complexity of eighteenth-century Scottish society is richly represented.' Dr Annie Gray; 'A fascinating historical novel... utterly compelling... a book we'd highly recommend.' Undiscovered Scotland; 'There's kidnapping, mystery, intrigue, romance and even murder ... a very enjoyable romp through an interesting period of Jacobean history ... gave a voice to someone who has, like many women, largely been forgotten or misrepresented in history.' Portobello Book Blog; 'Fleshing out the limited details available about Lady Grange's life, Sue Lawrence has created a fascinating, enjoyable and eminently readable piece of historical fiction.' Ramblingmads; 'Fascinating, entertaining... an addictive read.' Jera's Jamboree; 'This is a fantastic and gripping story and I highly recommend.' Geraldine Gatsby; 'The story focuses on a little-known historical event from a human point of view and delivers a great story with well researched historical detail and vibrant characters.' Jane Hunt Writer; 'I absolutely loved this richly drawn novel.' Beauty Balm; 'Rachel is the very embodiment of female power in a period of time when women had very little... This is a powerful book, of a dark but in some ways uplifting story that might just take you away from our current craziness.' Bookbound; Reviews for Sue Lawrence's previous fiction; 'Excellent ... Intriguing ... Full of fear and danger. This page-turning historical novel holds many twists and turns.' Historical Novels Review; 'Plenty of intrigue, there is much to enjoy here ... tension ... smart twists ... particularly strong descriptions of food and scents ... her cast of characters, most of them women, are all distinct individuals.' Louise Fairbairn, Scotland on Sunday; 'Fascinating... Lawrence's skill of storytelling allows for the tension to really build throughout.' Scottish Field; 'Exciting With secret tunnels, hidden treasures, plenty of mystery, drama and danger.' Portobello Book Blog; 'Lawrence has produced a well woven story, the historic passages suitably Gothic in feel, the more contemporary passages tense, with an unpredictability of plot that sustains interest and keeps us on our toes.' The Literary Shed; 'An emotional and intriguing story ... has everything from a fascinating history, twists to do with families, also unnerving parts to keep you engrossed and guessing!' Lacy Ace blog; 'So atmospheric and creates such a brilliant sense of place that you can easily imagine yourself there with all the accompanying sights, smells and sounds.' BookLoverWorm blog; 'An interesting read and a poignant one.' Nicki's Book Blog; 'An absorbing read that you don't want to put down ... I had that sad feeling when I finished the last page that it was all over.' Lost in the Land of Book; 'Gripping A great tale which is both eerie and moving in equal measures ... Manages to incorporate the historical with the psychological and weaves a fascinating tale around haunting secrets and painful truths.' --Pain Pals blog

Author Information

Sue Lawrence is the author of absorbing, popular historical thrillers that cast fascinating light on the perils and injustice that characterised women’s lives in Scotland through centuries past – whether born into penniless or powerful families: The Unreliable Death of Lady Grange, Down to the Sea, The Night He Left and Fields of Blue Flax and most recently The Green Lady. She is also one of the UK’s leading cookery writers and broadcasters. Having trained as a journalist, she won BBC’s MasterChef in 1991 and became a food writer, Cookery Editor of the Sunday Times and a regular contributor to Scotland on Sunday and many leading magazines, and she appears frequently on BBC Radio 4’s Kitchen Cabinet. Born in Dundee, she was raised in Edinburgh, where she now lives. She has won two Guild of Food Writers Awards and a Glenfiddich Food and Drink Award and is the author of more than 20 books.

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