The Jacobite's Wife

Name: The Jacobite's Wife
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Morag Edwards
ISBN: 9781399175159

Author: Morag Edwards

Series: Jacobites' Saga #1

Narrator: Charlotte Strevens

Unabridged: 8 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 05/01/2024

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

18th century, Scotland. Jacobite sympathies stir powerful emotions, especially in a titled young man with little to occupy him. But strong-willed Lady Winifred Nithsdale has already seen her mother, father, and brother imprisoned for their support of England's Catholic king. While she wants to be loyal, Winifred tries to protect her husband from imprisonment, or worse, the scaffold. But will she escape with her own life intact? Based on the true story of Winifred Maxwell, Countess of Nithsdale, and set in the early 1700s, this remarkable and powerful novel is rich in detail, character, and history.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Wendy

By fictionalising notable historic events the author has created a platform from which to share the engaging and remarkable journey that is The Jacobite’s Wife. The gracefully flowing pages offer a generous interpretation of Lady Winifred Herbert’s life during a time of treason and rebellion. Its swi......more

Goodreads review by Helen

This book has received a Discovering Diamonds Review: Helen Hollick founder #DDRevs "I recommend it for those interested in Scotland’s independence movement and Jacobite period."......more

Goodreads review by Hazel

'The Jacobite's Wife' is a really gripping narrative which gathered pace as it progressed. As a result, I read it in a couple of days as I could hardly put it down after the first three chapters. The late C17 (Glorious Revolution) is my period of interest and is not often brought to life in fiction......more

Goodreads review by historic_chronicles

Lady Winifred Herbert has known danger all of her life. With her mother, father and brother having spent time imprisoned for treason for supporting the claim of the Catholic King James II to the throne, Lady Winifred hopes for peace and security when she falls in love with and marries the Scottish n......more