{"product_id":"a-rebels-good-fortune-evelyn-hood-9781806560974","title":"A Rebel's Good Fortune","description":"A Scottish saga of loss, hope and survival from Sunday Times betselling author Evelyn Hood \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a working-class girl adapt to her changed fortunes and find fulfilment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaisley, Scotland 1810\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Rowena and Neil Lindsay s mother tragically dies in a boating accident, her father devastated by his wife s death is unable to care them. When their father s wealthy employer, Fergus Bain, and his wife, Sarah a childless couple take them in, Neil is happy to enjoy his newfound good fortune whilst strong-willed Rowena longs for their old life, misses their father and resists Sarah s attempts to spoil her.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKerr Fraser, an employee at Fergus Bains thread mill, is the young man who saved Rowena and Neil from drowning. The son of a disgraced town councillor, Kerr and his family have fallen on hard times since his father s suicide; however, Kerr is determined to prove his worth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWanting the best for Rowena, Fergus and Sarah dream of a society wedding for Rowena to a wealthy man. But Rowena wants to marry for love rather than advance her social position and work like the other women she knows in Paisley. Rowena has long admired Kerr and realises that she has grown to love him, but will past secrets and current rivalries stand in the way of their happiness?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreviously published in paperback as Fortune's Way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - \u003cem\u003eRosie Clarke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'An engrossing read, I loved it and am sure you will too' - \u003cem\u003eFenella J. Miller\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you ll love Evelyn Hood s books. - \u003cem\u003eLizzie Lane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Evelyn Hood s characters step off the page and into your heart. - \u003cem\u003eSheila Riley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to. - \u003cem\u003eJane Lark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - \u003cem\u003eTracy Baines\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - \u003cem\u003eMaisie Thomas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood \u003cem\u003eRenita D Silva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - \u003cem\u003eScots Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Hood is immaculate in her historical detail - S\u003cem\u003ecottish Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - \u003cem\u003eEmma Blair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - S\u003cem\u003ecots Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Touching, romantic and unforgettable - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Love all her books - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I cannot put her books down - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Love everything Evelyn Hood writes - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Evelyn Hood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806560976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806560974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.49d","brand":"Evelyn Hood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083723972863,"sku":"9781806560974","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-rebels-good-fortune-evelyn-hood-9781806560974","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}