30.04.2026 • 13 Std. 49 Min.

THE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS ⭐️ A sweeping and compelling story of two sisters' trials over adversity to find happiness from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood!<p>Will hasty decisions, made in desperate circumstances lead to their downfall?</p><p>Greenock, Scotland, 1872</p><p>When their father commits suicide rather than facing bankruptcy, sisters Annis and Olivia Kerr are left penniless.</p><p>Annis marries their older neighbour, merchant Douglas Moncrieff, out of necessity so they both have a roof over their heads once more, albeit not a happy one.</p><p>When Gideon Brenner, a handsome American shipmaster, arrives with Douglas's new clipper, eighteen-year-old Annis begins to wonder if her decision to marry a staid man thirteen years her senior was a wise one.</p><p>Olivia meanwhile becomes the focus of Gideon's attentions and rather than submitting to his unwanted courtship, she takes charge of her own destiny by accepting a position as a governess in Melbourne, Australia.</p><p>But Olivia struggles in her role, leaves her job and she faces destitution once again only to be saved by an unexpected marriage proposal.</p><p>Both sisters come to rue their marriages made out of desperation, especially when a series of tragedies strike.</p><p>Can one sister become a little more assertive and the other a little humbler in order to improve their fortunes?</p><p>Previously published as A Pride of Sisters</p><p>PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD</p><p>'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark ''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas '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 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review</p>