Turn of the Tide. Margaret Skea. Category: Drama, Action/adventure. Scotland A land in turmoil, a family torn apart. A notorious historic feud, known as the Ayrshire Vendetta, threatens Munro’s home, his family, even his life. Book 1 of the Munro Scottish Saga trilogy – Historical Fiction Winner of the Harper Collins / Alan Titchmarsh. Turn of The Tide by Margaret Skea 5 stars What is it that makes one family take umbrage against another, so much so tht it lingers and festers for decades? In Turn of the Tide, we get a glimpse of what it must have been like to have been a family member, during the never ending violent and bloody feud between the Cunninghames and the Montgomeries of Ayrshire, Scotland/5(). Set against the backdrop of the turmoil of the closing years of the 16th century, Turn of the Tide follows the fortunes of a fictional family trapped at the center of a notorious historic feud. Known as the Ayrshire Vendetta, it began in the 15th century and wasn’t finally resolved until the latter part of the 17th, the Cunninghames and Montgomeries are dubbed the "Montagues and Capulets" of Ayrshire.
Scotland A land in turmoil, a family torn apart. An ancient feud threatens Munro's home, his family, even his life. Munro owes allegiance to the Cunninghames and to the Earl of Glencairn. He escapes the bloody aftermath of a massacre, but cannot escape the disdain of the wife he sought to protect, nor inner conflict, as he wrestles with his conscience, with divided loyalties and, most. Turn of the Tide (The Munro Scottish Saga Book 1) - Kindle edition by Skea, Margaret. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Turn of the Tide (The Munro Scottish Saga Book 1). Posted on by Margaret Skea Turn of the Tide Old rivalries new friendships dangerous decisions Set in th Century Scotland Munro owes allegiance to the Cunninghames and to the Earl of Glencairn Trapped in the year old feud between the Cunni.
Historical Fiction winner in the Harper Collins first novel competition. Turn of the Tide was also nominated by my publisher for the Peoples Book Prize and was awarded the Beryl Bainbridge Award for Best First Time Author across all categories. Margaret Skea (Centre) Beryl Bainbridge Award for Best First Time Author. With special thanks to all who posted such encouraging comments, such as ‘ hauntingly eloquent’, ‘beautifully crafted’, ‘drama and poignancy’, ‘nail. original post on bltadwin.ru “Turn of the Tide” charts shifting currents of clan loyalties It is hard to know where to begin, there were so many things I liked about “Turn of the Tide,”Margaret Skea’s debut novel about the feud between the Montgomeries and the Cunninghams set in 17th Century Scotland. I have had this one in the queue for a wee while and was grateful for the US Labor Day weekend for uninterrupted hours of reading pleasure. Set against the backdrop of the turmoil of the closing years of the 16th century, Turn of the Tide follows the fortunes of a fictional family trapped at the center of a notorious historic feud. Known as the Ayrshire Vendetta, it began in the 15th century and wasn’t finally resolved until the latter part of the 17th, the Cunninghames and Montgomeries are dubbed the "Montagues and Capulets" of Ayrshire.
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