{"product_id":"mothers-wives-and-daughters-evelyn-hood-9781806003655","title":"Mothers, Wives and Daughters","description":"Discover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill promises and choices lead to happiness or heartbreak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotland, 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working class Christy Craig marries the wild and wealthy Andrew Melville and has his children, a unequal union frowned upon by both families. While Andrew is away at sea working as an apprentice marine engineer Christy pursues a career producing perfume and cosmetics, causing tension between herself and Andrew, who believes she should devote herself to their two small children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA family tragedy eventually drives Andrew to New Zealand, leaving Christy at home to look after her family and channel her energy into revitalising her father's soap-making business. When Andrew begins calling on Isobel Armstrong an old childhood flame, old passions and temptations are reignited.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYears later, their daughter Ailsa seeks a reconciliation with her estranged father while navigating her own dreams of becoming a writer amidst the chaos of love and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Andrew returns for his mother's funeral, Ailsa seeks reconciliation with her estranged father who she adored while navigating her own dreams of becoming a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut wartime also means great love and loss for Ailsa. And all the while she dreams of fostering stronger ties with her father.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreviously published as The Promise Box by Louise James\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Evelyn Hood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806003651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806003655\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 05\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d","brand":"Evelyn Hood","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48588499419391,"sku":"9781806003655","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d0c92a5a-1e2c-4c76-ab9a-dd3e3aad3065.jpg?v=1780175237","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mothers-wives-and-daughters-evelyn-hood-9781806003655","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}