The Crofter's Daughter: A heartwarming rural saga

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'When I'm the farmer,' began Mairi, and then she stopped, for she would never be the farmer. She was a girl.

Spring, 1900.

Ever since she was nine years old, Mairi McGloughlin has known she wants to be a farmer, but by the law of the land it's her scholarly brother Ian who will someday inherit.

The next best thing might be to marry a farmer, and charming, confident Jack could be the perfect answer. But then there's Robin, her brother's best friend, more a man of books than of the land - and yet there's something about him...

But with the outbreak of the Great War, their choices change completely and neither Mairi, Ian or Robin can hope to escape unscathed.

As the world around them changes, only the land and love remain constant. But can it be enough to see them through

Reviews

A beautiful story . . . Ramsay's love of this stunning corner of Scotland shines through in an emotional story that explores a small farming community caught up in the rigours of war . . . Full of Ramsay's natural warmth, superbly drawn characters and wonderful storytelling, this is t he ideal curl-up-and-relax book for long winter nights * Lancashire Post *
This wonderful panoramic novel sweeps you up and carries you along to the end. Lovely! * Katie Fforde, on the previous work of Eileen Ramsay *
An unpredictable ending, a few surprises along the way and several tear jerkers - I enjoyed every minute of it. * Historical Novel Review, on the previous work of Eileen Ramsay *
Good old-fashioned storytelling, wonderfully satisfying...This is a curl up and enjoy book * The Bookseller, on the previous work of Eileen Ramsay *
Captivating romance . . .The beautiful Scottish setting only adds to this poignant and poetic journey . . . This book is as unique as it is exquisite. * Daily Record, on the previous work of Eileen Ramsay *
As always, Ramsay's prose is vivid and flowing, and the pages just fly by * Choice, on the previous work of Eileen Ramsay *

Author Bio

Eileen Ramsay grew up in Dumfriesshire. After graduation she went to Washington DC, where she taught in private schools for some years, before moving to California with her Scottish husband. There, she raised two sons, finished her Masters Degree, fell in love with Mexico, and published her first short stories and a Regency novel. The family returned to Scotland where Eileen continued to teach and write and to serve - at different times - on the committees of The Society of Authors in Scotland, The Scottish Association of Writers and The Romantic Novelists Association. In 2004, her novel Someday, Somewhere was shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year award. Eileen is currently Chair of the Romantic Novelists' Association.