The Stalker family was as much a part of the Scottish village of Blacklaw as the colliery itself. Disaster wrecked the pit on a blustery March morning in 1875, killing most of their menfolk, but it could not kill their ambitions, pride, or love for one another. Old Alex Stalker's last command was to forge a better life for Drew, his only surviving son. The burden of the promise fell on Kate; but it was to Mirrin, handsome and strong, to whom Kate turned for help...
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'I am very impressed...Jessica Stirling has a brilliant future before her' -- Catherine Cookson 'Gripping' -- Glasgow Herald 'Miss Stirling bids fair to become the Zola of Lanarkshire' -- Scotsman 'Gripping characters and absorbing story...the author deftly interweaves joys and despairs with the larger struggle' -- Annabel
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Born in Glasgow, Jessica Stirling is the author of many heartwarming novels, most of which have Scottish backgrounds. She has enjoyed a highly successful career since The Spoiled Earth was published in 1974.
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