The Lost Lover
The Wild Isle, Book Three. An epic romantic tale of lovers reunited
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The third epic and spellbinding historical romance in The Wild Isle series from Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller Karen Swan.
Young Flora MacQueen has always dreamed of more than a hard life on the small Scottish island of St Kilda. And when she catches the eye of visiting adventurer and wealthy businessman James Callaghan her future seems brighter.
Only, as the islanders prepare to leave their homes for the final time, Flora finds her dreams shattered. With her beauty her only currency she must step forward in ways that would have been unthinkable back home in order to support her family. Soon Flora is the toast of glamorous Paris. Fame and fortune are hers for the taking but she knows only too well by now that rich men make empty promises.
But then a secret comes to light that will change everything...
Following The Last Summer and The Stolen Hours, The Lost Lover is the third book in Karen Swan's bestselling Wild Isle series, loosely based upon the dramatic evacuation of Scottish island St Kilda in the summer of 1930.
About this Author
Karen Swan is the author of twenty breathtaking novels, many of which have topped The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller charts. She writes two books each year - one for summer and another for the holiday season. Her previous summer novels include: The Stolen Hours, The Last Summer, The Secret Path, The Hidden Beach, The Spanish Promise, The Greek Escape, The Rome Affair, and The Paris Secret. Karen's winter titles include: Christmas by Candlelight, The Christmas Postcards, Midnight in the Snow, Together by Christmas, The Christmas Party, and The Christmas Secret. Her books are known for their evocative locations and Karen sees travel as vital research for each story. She loves to set deep, complicated love stories within twisting plots.
Reviews
Praise for Karen Swan's Wild Isle series:
"This sweeping love story gripped us from the start, so we can't wait for the next in the series. Best historical romance." The Independent
"The vivid beauty and danger of St. Kilda only enhances Swan's effortlessly intricate plotting. Toeing the line between romance and historical fiction, this gorgeous story and its unconventional heroine are sure to win hearts...A promising new series." Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
"This series opener features an uncommon heroine and a fascinating historical setting that readers will enjoy." Library Journal
"A dramatic start to a gripping new series set on the Scottish island of St Kilda. The Last Summer is meticulously researched and beautifully told by one of our most prolific and talented writers. It contains all the ingredients of a wonderfully satisfying read: love, passion, drama, violence, menace and peril, and characters you fall in love with - and some you hate! Happily, this is the start of a series so your longing for more will be fulfilled." Santa Montefiore
"A sweeping page-turner with an engrossing love story at its heart, this is an absolute treat for historical fiction fans. Swan is a superb storyteller. I loved it." Eve Chase
"Powerful writing and a wonderful premise make this a novel you'll simultaneously want to savour and race through. I loved it and can't wait for the next in the series!" Jill Mansell
"A lovely novel which I hugely enjoyed. I envy Karen Swan's skill to evoke a landscape and a very different past so effortlessly. The love story was all that one would wish and the characters are terrific." Elizabeth Buchan, author of Against Her Nature
"The most exciting, enchanting and evocative story of forbidden love I've ever read. I truly loved it and am waiting feverishly for the [next] installment." Cathy Bramley
"A delicious romantic tale of wild 1930s Scotland...Perfect for everyone dreaming of summer." Rachel Hore
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