Please join me today in celebrating the publication of my latest novel, The Skylark’s Secret.Set against the backdrop of the WW2 Arctic Convoys which gathered in the far north-west of Scotland, The Skylark’s Secret has been described as ‘a moving drama about family, love, grief, forgiveness and belonging‘ (Culturefly’s 10 of the best books published in September)Loch Ewe, 1940. When gamekeeper’s daughter Flora’s remote highland village finds itself the base for the Royal Navy’s Arctic convoys, life in her close-knit community changes forever. In defiance of his disapproving father, the laird’s son falls in love with Flora, and as tensions build in their disrupted home, any chance of their happiness seems doomed.Decades later, Flora’s daughter, singer Lexie Gordon, is forced to return to the village and to the tiny cottage where she grew up. Having long ago escaped to the bright lights of the West End, London still never truly felt like home. Now back, with a daughter of her own, Lexie learns that her mother—and the hostile-seeming village itself—have long been hiding secrets that make her question everything she thought she knew.As she pieces together the fragments of her parents’ story, Lexie discovers the courageous, devastating sacrifices made in her name. It’s too late to rekindle her relationship with her mother, but can Lexie find it in her heart to forgive the past, to grieve for all that’s lost, and finally find her place in the world?
I’ve been so excited to read the new book. Fiona’s characters pull me into their lives making it a personal examination of my own feelings. The love and care put into her writing comes through on the page.
Congratulations! Celebrations!Exultations! Excited . Your gift of bringing all of your characters & stories to life fully engages your readers & brings joy.Rewarding!
Congratulations Fiona!!! So excited to experience your latest creation. I’ve loved every one of your books. The stories, the characters and the literary beauty are all treasured gifts. Bless you, be well and stay safe.
Hi Fiona – Just ordered your new book and looking forward to reading it during this strange lockdown period. Hope you’re well. it’s been a long time since I saw you up at the Explorers Gardens.
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Looking forward to reading it; I’ve enjoyed all your previous books
Thank you Michelle x
Congratulations, look forward to reading it
Thank you Margaret.
I’ve been so excited to read the new book. Fiona’s characters pull me into their lives making it a personal examination of my own feelings. The love and care put into her writing comes through on the page.
Thank you for this lovely feedback, Angela. Happy reading!
Fiona x
You are an amazing author! I loved the Dressmaker’s Gift and so look forward to reading your new book!
Thanks for all your support, Sally.
Best wishes,
Fiona
Congratulations! Celebrations!Exultations! Excited . Your gift of bringing all of your characters & stories to life fully engages your readers & brings joy.Rewarding!
Thank you Sandra – and for the inspiration you helped provide in The Skylark’s Secret.
Keep well.
Fiona x
Congratulations Fiona!!! So excited to experience your latest creation. I’ve loved every one of your books. The stories, the characters and the literary beauty are all treasured gifts. Bless you, be well and stay safe.
Thank you Joy. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Keep well.
Best wishes,
Fiona
Hi Fiona – Just ordered your new book and looking forward to reading it during this strange lockdown period. Hope you’re well. it’s been a long time since I saw you up at the Explorers Gardens.