{"product_id":"hidden-family-secrets-paperback","title":"Hidden Family Secrets - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEvelyn Hood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS Book one in a sweeping, heartbreaking series of love, loyalty and long-buried secrets from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! Must-read for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Donna Douglas \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a long-kept secret ruin the future happiness of two families? Welcome to Paisley, Scotland 1745 ____________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeg and Duncan Montgomery move to the flourishing Scottish town of Paisley to find work in the thriving weaving industry. Soon, Meg is expecting their first child, Margaret.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo make ends meet, they live in Peter Todd's household, Duncan's employer and Meg's days are filled with domestic duties. But soon Meg and Duncan find themselves caught up in the intricate lives of the Todd family and when a tragic accident causes further conflict, a decision is made to keep a terrible secret from Meg.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Margaret grows older, she despairs of the town's inequality and becomes an advocate for the poor. While her philanthropic ideals are tolerated, even accepted by her understanding parents, Margaret's affection for her childhood friend William Todd is greeted with disapproval.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut Margaret wants more from life than marriage and is overjoyed when she is taken on as a teacher at the local hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a dark secret from the past looms over the lives of both families, threatening to tear apart their futures, the younger Todds and Montgomery's must decide between following in their parents' footsteps or forging their own paths\u003c\/p\u003e The start of The Paisley Women saga series from Evelyn Hood, the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreviously published in paperback as The Silken Thread\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written. - \u003cem\u003eRosie Clarke\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 ''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read. - \u003cem\u003eKate Eastham\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 \u003cbr\u003e 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - \u003cem\u003eScots Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - \u003cem\u003eScottish 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' - \u003cem\u003eScots 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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 394\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584172847411,"sku":"9781806001767","price":53.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/G7eGVOSygK9781806001767.webp?v=1781938711","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/hidden-family-secrets-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}