{"product_id":"a-woman-of-conviction-evelyn-hood-9781806003372","title":"A Woman of Conviction","description":"Discover the sweeping, emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould she choose duty and security or passion and jeopardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandyford, Scotland, 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeartbroken Nurse Rose Gibb sets sail for South Africa during the Boer War after being rejected by the man she loved for the sake of her pretty half-sister.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen things don't work out for Rose, entitled Blair Crawford is charged with escorting her home to the Clydeside town of Sandyford where their relationship is eagerly encouraged. However, Rose is intrigued by her mother's lodger, Magnus MacBride, who is in the process of refloating a tired old inherited paddle steamer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than return to nursing, Rose embarks on a furniture restoration business, aided by Magnus but using premises owned by Blair. Rose soon discovers that Magnus's history is tragically linked with Blair's, and the rivalry between the two causes trouble for Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRose must ultimately decide where she belongs in Sandyford society. Is she destined to be the laird's wife or partner to the paddle boat line owner?\u003cbr\u003e Can she continue to be a businesswoman in her own right?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e**A rich historical romance with strong themes of choice, independence, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreviously published as Penny for a Song by Louise James**\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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' - Renita D'Silva\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Love all her books' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreviously Published as Penny for a Song\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 1806003376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806003372\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 04\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 506\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.26d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Evelyn Hood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454401261823,"sku":"9781806003372","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f34b2822-1db4-4e86-81e7-e09fc6a9ac4a.jpg?v=1777306003","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-woman-of-conviction-evelyn-hood-9781806003372","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}