Echoes of the Past

<p>A Scottish historical saga of loss love and hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson Katie Flynn and Val Wood </p><p><strong>Can a family thrive after the death of a domineering patriarch?</strong></p><p><strong>Buckie Scotland 1912</strong></p><p>One year after Weem Lowrie s death his wife Jess and children are still living in his shadow bound by the strict decisions he imposed when he was alive.</p><p>Eldest son James and his sister Bethany are trapped in marriages arranged to bolster the value of the family s fishing business. Youngest son Innes struggles with the memory of his father s disapproval over his failure to become a fisherman.</p><p>James longs to take over as skipper of the family fishing boat <em>The Fidelity</em> rather than working for his uncle. Bethany dreams of escaping from her role as a wife and stepmother to two young children and Innes longs for acceptance and respect from his siblings and to be seen as a man. But pursuing these aims only seems to invite new conflict into their lives.</p><p>And when Jess s childhood sweetheart returns to Buckie his attempts to help the family using his wealth and influence seem destined to cause even more chaos.</p><p><strong>Storytelling at its best Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer </strong></p><p><strong>Previously published as The Shimmer of the Herring</strong></p><p><strong>PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD</strong> <strong>PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD</strong><br> 'Compelling from the start heartfelt and beautifully written.' - <em>Rosie Clarke</em><br> 'An engrossing read I loved it and am sure you will too' - <em>Fenella J. Miller</em><br> 'If you like Catherine Cookson you ll love Evelyn Hood s books. - <em>Lizzie Lane</em><br> Evelyn Hood s characters step off the page and into your heart. - <em>Sheila Riley</em><br> This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to. - <em>Jane Lark</em><br> 'Wonderfully descriptive with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - <em>Tracy Baines</em><br> 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - <em>Maisie Thomas</em><br> 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 <em>Renita D Silva</em></p><p>'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine</p><p> Hood is immaculate in her historical detail - Scottish Herald</p><p>'Quite simply I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair</p><p>'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine</p><p> Touching romantic and unforgettable - Reader Review</p><p> Love all her books - Reader Review</p><p> Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories - Reader Review</p><p> I cannot put her books down - Reader Review</p><p> Love everything Evelyn Hood writes - Reader Review</p><p> Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story - Reader Review</p>