The Mariner's Daughter
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Overview
A BRAND NEW sweeping Victorian Scottish saga of forbidden love, family conflict and one young woman's fight for her own future from award-winning author Liz Harris. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Anna Jacobs! 'A well written, authentic Victorian story set in Scotland. It is rich in detail and emotion.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller
Scotland, 1885. Sarah McLeod will risk everything to escape the future chosen for her.
As the daughter of a mariner, Sarah McLeod dreads the future her father has planned for her - a lifetime of hardship as a fisherman's wife. Desperate to escape an arranged marriage, she secures a position as a parlourmaid at the grand Portweem House.
There she meets Alasdair Ferguson, the handsome son of the laird. Despite the rigid divide between their worlds, a secret romance blossoms as they steal moments together in an abandoned forest bothy. When Alasdair declares his love, Sarah dares to believe a different future is within her reach.
But their happiness is threatened by the expectations of society and a wealthy heiress who seems a far more suitable match.
As pressure mounts from all sides, Sarah must decide whether love is worth risking everything for.
Praise for Liz Harris:
'A well written, authentic Victorian story set in Scotland. It is rich in detail and emotion.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller
'Romantic and atmospheric; a story rich in historical detail and plot twists' Bestselling author Elaine Johns
'An absorbing and emotional tale of hard choices and a courageous young woman battling for her dues in an arranged marriage. Intrigue, jealousy and ambition collide, creating a compelling 5-star page-turner. I loved it.' Bestselling author Kay Brellend
'An enjoyable, well-plotted read.' The Historical Novel Society
'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love' Reader Review
'I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story' Reader Review
'This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.' Reader Review
'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781807031268
- ISBN-10: 1807031268
- Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
- Publish Date: November 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.81 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.09 pounds
- Page Count: 266
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