The Sight of Heather

<p><strong>A captivating and suspenseful generational saga The Sight of Heather is an enthralling debut with unforgettable characters who will steal your heart. This first in a 5-book journey follows the trials and subversive means by which a line of first daughters gifted as 'spaes' strive to protect their customs and protect their lineage. Book 1 in this series begins a journey of allegiance sacrifice and fortitude in a land of bold resilient women.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Sight of Heather</strong> sets the prelude to a captivating lineage of first daughters and Author Ally Stirling wholeheartedly invites you to come along on this remarkable literary journey where we can all experience the magic and wonder together!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you can expect:</strong></p><p>1800s Historical fiction</p><p>Scottish folklore and mysticism</p><p>Family loyalty</p><p>Mother and daughter bonding</p><p>Fae culture</p><p>Strong female characters</p><p>Spiritual healing</p><p>Magical realism</p><p>Generational saga</p><p><br></p><p>For centuries the fae folk and spae women of <strong>Scotland</strong> were feared - and persecuted.</p><p>Life in the 1800s countryside with its unforgiving climate was both magnificent and harsh - testing cultures beliefs and the loyalties of crofters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jessie</strong>'s ideal life spirals when she learns she is a first daughter in a biological line of 'spaes' endowed with unique gifts of spiritual sight and healing aided by powerful ancestral stones.</p><p>Backed by a vindictive priest intent on charging Jessie with murder and witchcraft the new owner of the Cruachan Manor plots to rout the spaes and destroy their beloved forest.</p><p>Despite grave warnings and family conflict Jessie determinedly pursues her skills and powers plunging her family and village into danger.</p><p>Resolute in uplifting her fellow women Jessie consults her stones.</p><p>Faced with those who deem her evil she must choose to relinquish her craft or sacrifice herself to protect her culture and kin - and Lily the next first daughter - the future of the spaes.</p><p><br></p>