One November night, highlander Gaddy Patterson strays into the staid lowland parish of Balnesmoor, and stumbles on a dead girl and her baby. Gaddy struggles to scrape a living for herself and the child, and in her struggle against the
hatred of the village, she uncovers their long-hidden secrets.Praise for the trilogy:'Stirling skilfully offers her readers a story rich with believable
characters and colourful settings.' Best Sellers
'Beautifully
written - full of the harsh realities and traditional relationships shaping life
in early 19th-century Scotland. Highly recommended.' Library Journal