The Secret Stitch: The Donaghue Histories Book One - Paperback

by C. Jane Reid (Author)

There be dangers in old, untouched places. . . September, 1720: One month ago, Ailee Donaghue married a stranger to save herself from scandal. Now aboard a ship bound for the New World with ninety other Scots-Irish, she has no idea what she'll be able to offer her new husband. She's a horrible knitter, a bad cook, and can barely be trusted with a sewing needle. She is determined to help her new family thrive, but she is completely unprepared and fears she'll only be a burden. Can she face the challenges ahead with a man she barely knows and dangers that threaten her from unexpected enemies? Or will the friendships she makes along the way prove to be her salvation? * This first book in the Donaghue Histories begins the saga of the Donaghue family. Each book follows the next generation of the family against the backdrop of the developing New World and features strong women, historical detail, the evolution of crochet and a crochet pattern by designer Laurinda Reddig.

Author Biography

C. Jane Reid's love of history began when she discovered a book about Tutankhamun's tomb in the middle school library. She's been a student of fiber arts for far less time, sadly missing the chance to learn crochet from her grandmother, but by happy circumstances, she was befriended by a crochet designer who happily taught her. A lifelong writer, C. Jane is excited to combine her interest in history with her love of crochet in a series of stories blending romance, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, daughter, son, and Kiwi, the laziest cat in the world.