Book description
Elspeth and Anna Patterson have at last to face the disgrace that has
stalked them since childhood. Driven from home by fear and shame,
Elspeth and her baby find refuge among coal miners, where she becomes a
harness-wife on the deep sea-coast pits of the Forth. Anna, cast off by
her lover, Randall Bontine, sets out to ensnare a wealthy new husband.
But Anna's ambition may ruin her life, and bring to Elspeth the
fulfilment of the destiny that is her birthright. Born in Glasgow,
Jessica Stirling is the author of many heartwarming novels, most of
which have Scottish backgrounds. She has enjoyed a highly successful
career since THE SPOILED EARTH was published in 1974.
