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The Daughters of Blane Kindle Edition

by Harriet Smart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Three young ladies with more beauty and charm than Isobel, Leonora and Vivien Buchanan, daughters of the laird of Blane, would be hard to find; their marriage prospects are exceptional. Indeed, in the summer of 1890, Isobel is already engaged to a duke.

But Isobel is secretly uncertain about the man she is to marry. When another, utterly unsuitable candidate presents himself, she is stunned by the strength of her feelings. Suddenly she must make a decision that could have devastating consequences.

Younger and more independent, Vivien has always resisted the destiny allotted to women of her class. Marriage to a radical politician seems to offer her the deep and close relationship she seeks; but time and changing ideals can temper the deepest passion.

Only Leonora, spoiled and extravagant, is ready to settle for a conventional marriage. But a rich and titled husband is no guarantee of happiness, especially against the pull of true but illicit love.

Set against the turbulent events of the 1890s and moving from the Western Isles of Scotland to London society, from slum life in Edinburgh to a palazzo in Venice, and finally to the battlefields of the Boer war, The Daughters of Blane is the passionate and ultimately triumphant story of three women who refuse to fit the mould society has made for them.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0042RV8A8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anthemion; 3rd edition (June 4, 2010)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2010
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2102 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 694 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #651,346 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #688 in Historical Scottish Fiction
- #4,945 in Saga Fiction
- #9,270 in Family Saga Fiction

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Harriet Smart is a novelist living in Northumberland

Educated at the University of St Andrews, Harriet’s debut novel, A GARLAND OF VOWS, was inspired by her research into a firm nineteenth century church furnishers and turned into an epic family saga, spanning fifty years. Her second novel, GREEN GROW THE RUSHES, set in Edwardian Scotland was short-listed for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. She is currently writing a series of crime novels set in early Victorian England.

Along with her husband Julian Smart she has designed Writer’s Café, a software toolkit for fiction writers. For more information see www.writerscafe.co.uk and www.jutoh.com

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Charles G. Campbell

Wonderful Saga

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2010

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This is a wonderful book. It carries the reader from Scotland to Africa and back, telling the stories of two fascinating families: The Faulkners and the Buchanans. Smart is a beautiful writer, and I was totally immersed in the fascinating lives of her characters. I will read all of Harriet Smart's books.

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Montana Mackay

Charming, If a Bit Long

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022

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The Buchanan daughters are believable and well crafted, each one passionate in a different way. I think their commitment to one another, despite their phases and differences, was what stayed with me. I have no sisters and I am so envious of that kind of connection. I found the men (the lovers and husbands) interesting but not as well developed as I would have liked.

Anyway, Harriet Smart is just a terrific writer. I love the fact that she is constantly introducing me to new words and bits of dialect. As for the plot, it does go on quite a long while. I did a tad bit of skimming in the last 1/4 of the book (there was a fair amount of suspense with the fate of Louis that I found really hard to tolerate), but overall it held my interest. The circumstances in which each of the sisters ended up are not perfect -- there will be some challenging days ahead -- but they are believable.

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2017

I love this book! It introduces characters and right when you think it might be the end, there's more, and more.

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2013

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I do not like this book, because I cannot! Bought and paid for, but every time I download it I get a copy of "The Lark Ascending", which I already have. When - IF - I can get "Blain" THEN I can say if I like it. So?

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019

This one is totally different than the Westminster series. Wonderful characters, questionable circumstances at times, but keeps you reading. Lots of drama during the lives of these three daughters. All of whom you wonder about. Good ending.

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Judith Favia

Sweeping Historical Novel

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018

I loved so much of this book and particularly loved the historical accuracy. However, it did tend to drag a bit. It was sometimes difficult to keep the characters sorted especially as they started changing partners. Be aware that there are explicit sex scenes, although I found them woven well into the story.

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Amazon Customer Toni the Tiger

Harriet did it again!

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018

Her straight forward, easy to read writing makes you want the next part of the story.