Kirjahaku

Orla Rafferty may be unaware of the sweeping changes about to upend her world, but she's on the brink of discovering them.In 1833, the United Kingdom is anything but united. Political reforms are beginning to crack the foundations of a deeply unequal society, but true progress is still far off. When the income bequeathed from Orla's dead husband is threatened, she'll seize any chance to steady herself amid the upheaval-whether it's educating herself, seeking advice from friends, or eavesdropping on dangerous conversations.However, when her actions land her in unexpected trouble, Orla must lean on both strangers and allies to forge a new path for herself.A historical novel of quiet resilience and awakening independence, Orla Rafferty Seeks Her Fortune is a story of forged friendships, mended relationships, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.

The MacLeans have suffered being thrown off their land, emigrating to the New World, surviving in the forest wilderness, and losing their father Gillan in a bizarre murder.Now, ten years later, the two youngest emigrants will split the family across an ocean.Sheena pursues a future back in Scotland with her husband Gordon Lamont. Alisdair dreams of university and a chance to reform the political system in the colony that denied him justice for his father's death.But the British Empire of the 1830s has yet more obstacles to throw in their path. When the only school in the province only accepts Anglican students, what will Alisdair do? When Sheena finds herself in a role of authority over families like her own, how will she cope with the isolation?And when both their hopes of peace and stability are dealt a telling blow, how will they stay true to their fighting spirit? STORM WRACK & SPINDRIFT is a dramatic story of family survival and personal struggle set against social upheaval. While voter enfranchisement was advancing in London, and slavery finally outlawed in the Empire, the tiny stage of rebellion in a backwoods colony farm could still have deep repercussions. Every life is precious, every decision important--which is why the early struggle for Responsible Government and other civil liberties continues to encourage us today.