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Discover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood.<p>Will promises and choices lead to happiness or heartbreak?</p><p>Scotland, 1900</p><p>When working class Christy Craig marries the wild and wealthy Andrew Melville, an unequal union is formed, frowned upon by both families.</p><p>While Andrew is away at sea, Christy pursues a career producing perfume and cosmetics, causing tension with Andrew who believes she should devote herself to their two small children and himself.</p><p>When a family tragedy drives Andrew to New Zealand, Christy is left at home juggling family life and revitalising her father's soap-making business.</p><p>Meanwhile Andrew begins calling on Isobel Armstrong an old childhood flame and old passions and temptations are reignited.</p><p>When Andrew finally returns home for his mother's funeral seeking reconciliation - some welcome him more than others...</p><p>Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. A heartfelt historical read about survival and reconciliation from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood</p><p>Previously published as The Promise Box by Louise James</p><p>PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD</p><p>'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke</p><p>'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane</p><p>'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley</p><p>'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark</p><p>''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham</p><p>'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines</p><p>'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas</p><p>'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' - Renita D'Silva</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>