His Bitter Seed

It is 1920, the beginning of a new decade promising prosperity to an island community beleaguered by war and the Spanish Flu. Chrissie and Roderick Macdonald embrace the optimism of the period, believing their troubles to be at an end now that Colin Donaldson is dead. Everything is looking bright as they move into the Factor’s house, but an ill wind blows a new schoolteacher into North Uist, and she’s bent on revenge.

A series of anonymous letters reach the Laird and put Roderick’s job, and the family secrets he and Chrissie have vowed to keep, at risk. The novel follows the lives of Chrissie, Roderick, and their sons as they battle against the malevolent forces from Roderick’s past which leave Chrissie with a momentous decision to make that will change the course of all their lives.

A tense and thought-provoking historical novel set against the social issues of the time, His Bitter Seed interweaves a psychological mystery with a family saga and will keep readers hooked until the last page.

What readers say about this book

***** A great second book

It was great to return to the lives of Chrissie and Roderick in this second book in the series. This time most of the action takes place on North Uist with the introduction of a new character who is seeking revenge. This book is a tense and intriguing read and I highly recommend it. Daisy99

***** A really great read

Very enjoyed the second book in the Uist series. Did not want to put it down. Highly recommend it to all. Mrs Maureen Sim