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Sara Fraser è uno pseudonimo di un autore la cui vita è stata segnata dall'avventura, tra cui il servizio come Commando dei Marine e nella Legione Straniera, unito a estesi viaggi e lavori in tutto il mondo. Queste diverse esperienze probabilmente infondono la sua scrittura con un'autenticità unica e una vasta prospettiva globale. I lettori possono aspettarsi narrazioni potenzialmente ricche di ambientazioni e azione internazionali, attinte da una vita vissuta in diversi contesti.
Saltire First Scottish Book of the Year 2012Fans of Outlander must read this
Saltire Society Literary Awards Scottish First Book of the Year - a great non-
fiction adventure about Scotland's most notorious clan chief.
The story revolves around orphan Anna, who uncovers a dark mystery when she meets Jamie at Gruble's Home for Singular Orphans. As they investigate the disappearances of children from orphanages, they unearth chilling secrets that could jeopardize Anna's dreams for a better future. The narrative explores themes of obsession, the quest for truth, and the impact of hidden lies, leading to dangerous revelations that challenge their hopes and safety.
January 1823. Freed at last from the threatening presence of her husband, Tildy continues her solitary struggle to earn a living for herself and her small son. Working at the mill she meets Josh Dyson, who dreams of forming a union, but there are powerful forces at work against them.
July, 1829. When a female corpse dressed in male clothing is discovered lying in a haystack and a man in white robes is reported fleeing from the scene, rumours abound that the legendary 'Devil's Monk' is responsible for the crime. It's up to Constable Thomas Potts to prove otherwise before hysteria engulfs the town.
Henry Stuart's life is the last great forgotten Jacobean tale. Shadowed by the gravity of the Thirty Years' War and the huge changes taking place across Europe in seventeenth-century society, economy, politics and empire, his life was visually and verbally gorgeous. NOW THE SUBJECT OF BBC2 DOCUMENTARY The Best King We Never Had By 1610, the precocious and dynamic Henry Stuart, Prince of Wales was the hope of Britain and Protestant Europe. Eldest son of James VI of Scotland & I of England, his interests ranged far beyond his Court's renowned love of the arts. He invested in cutting-edge science, and began modernising Britain's military and naval capacity. Hailed as 'Protector of Virginia', Henry stood at the forefront of the founding of British America. All before his tragic death, aged 18. In this rich and vibrant biography, prize-winning author, Sarah Fraser, brings Henry Stuart to life as the epitome of a Renaissance prince - active, virtuous, ambitious. Henry's story recreates an exciting part of the Jacobean era, during a transformational period of British history.