La scrittura di questa autrice è profondamente radicata nella sua infanzia, segnata da un ambiente stimolante e anticonformista, ricco di storie e ricordi familiari e locali. Questa educazione, unita all'accesso illimitato a libri e conversazioni stimolanti, ha favorito un amore duraturo per la lettura e la narrazione. Il suo lavoro approfondisce la narrativa storica e la storia locale, fortemente influenzato dalle sue esperienze di vita in un'evocativa casa storica e dal suo lavoro presso un museo locale. Intreccia abilmente tradizioni aneddotiche e storia personale in racconti avvincenti, infondendo vita al passato con autenticità e profondità emotiva.
The book explores the origins of Fergus, a town founded by Lowland Scots Adam Fergusson and James Webster, who named its streets after Scottish heritage. This tradition continues today, reflecting the town's cultural roots and the lasting impact of its founders on the community's identity.
Lish MacPherson escapes her unethical job at a corrupt firm, seeking refuge in the small town of Seven Springs. Unbeknownst to her, her arrival is intertwined with fate. As she navigates her new surroundings, Lish discovers connections to her past and uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of morality and community. The story explores themes of redemption, the impact of choices, and the unexpected ways destiny can shape lives.
Anna Ellington was born in the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge, known as the "Poor House" near Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Later she was bound out to a wealthy family in Toronto. In 1904, Anna returns to Fergus as a beautiful young woman in search of her family. She hopes to learn why her mother ended up in the County Poor House. During her visit to the area she encounters several local characters and finds romance, mystery, wealth, intrigue and answers to many questions. Readers will never forget Anna and the folks that enter her life.