Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A compelling historical novel from a much-loved author - 1567. A young man – Lachlan Gilmore – rescues a lady whose cart has become stuck in a ditch, but unbeknownst to him, Lady Annabel Erskine has a secret mission: to keep Mary, Queen of Scots, imprisoned on Castle Island in Lochleven, supplied with garments fit for her high estate. Soon, Lachlan’s sister, talented seamstress Christina, is assisting Lady Annabel in her work. But as their friendship grows, she is unwittingly drawn deeper into the doomed Queen’s affairs . . .
About the Author
Betty McInnes was born in Aberdeen and trained as an architect in Dundee. She worked as an architectural assistant after qualifying and later took up writing to spend more time at home with her two children. She has written several, short stories for the radio and magazines, including three serials written for People's Friend magazine.