Shadows on the Shore

Synopsis

Jessica Stirling is as accomplished at setting a scene as anyone writing today. From the opening chapter of this beautifully crafted sequel to Lantern for the Dark, Stirling seizes our attention while enveloping us in the sights, smells, and sounds of eighteenth-century Scotland. Shadows on the Shore is a novel of stunning detail, a rare work of historical fiction that succeeds in creating a genuine dramatic tension between the social and political upheaval of the eighteenth-century and the personal, psychological, and sexual plottings of its complex and devious characters. Thirteen years have passed since Frederick Striker abandoned Clare Kelso, leaving her to face, alone, the trial for their son's murder. Now a much stronger Clare must contend once again with that scheming rake, while attempting to fit together the puzzle of Frederick's relationship with the two other strangers who put ashore on the rocky coast of Ladybrook that stormy night--an Irish lass of striking beauty and an eccentric French scientist who has apparently allied himself with Striker. Shadows on the Shore is a masterful and thoroughly absorbing novel of near Dickensian scope. You will find a wealth of additional trilogies and stand alone novels by Jessica Stirling who describes the life of the rich and poor in the countrysides and cities of Scotland, Ireland, England and France in informative, stunning detail. Among her characters are the indolent and driven, innocent and world-weary, young and old, selfless and selfish, and all described lavishly. Look for: The Isle of Mull Trilogy including The Island Wife, The Wind From The Hills, and The Strawberry Season. The Stalker Trilogy including: The Spoiled Earth, The Hiring Fair and The Dark Pasture. The Beckman Saga including: The Deep Well at Noon, The Blue Evening Gone The Gates of Midnight. Others are: Treasures on Earth, Creature Comforts, Hearts of Gold, The Good Provider, The Asking Price, The Wise Child, The Welcome Light, A Lantern for the Dark, The Penny Wedding, The Marrying Kind, The Workhouse Girl, and The Drums of Time

Copyright:

1993

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

346 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780312105464

Publisher:

St. Martin's Press

Date of Addition:

03/22/15

Copyrighted By:

Jessica Stirling

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Romance, Literature and Fiction

Submitted By:

Sandra Ryan

Proofread By:

Lissi

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.