Kate Foster

Her scandal. His revenge. The unforgettable new historical novel from award-winning author, Kate Foster. St Monans, Fife, Scotland 1790. Two women are forced to publicly repent in church, one for adultery the other for breaching the sabbath. Wealthy housewife, Florrie, and salt serf, Eliza, form a quick and unusual bond over their mutual humiliation. So when Florrie's husband decides she must accompany him on a trade venture to Iceland, she insists Eliza comes as her maid. Far from home, isolated and fearful, the two women grow ever closer. Then Florrie's husband reveals his sinister plan: he will leave her in Iceland, banished for the shame she has cast upon him. Florrie must escape, but when she turns to Eliza for help she realizes nothing is quite as it seems . . . Inspired by an attempt by Scottish merchants to annex Iceland as a remote prison for the British Empire, The Repentants is a chilling tale of betrayal, exile and survival from the Women's Prize long-listed author of The Maiden, Kate Foster. 'Nothing short of a masterpiece' - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealPraise for Kate Foster:'Tense, thrilling . . . with a decidedly feminist slant' – Daily Mail'The tension persists until the last page' - The Times'Enthralling, compelling and at times chilling. Foster transports the reader back in time, bringing alive the forgotten and hidden voices of women in the past' – D. V. Bishop, author of City of Vengeance

‘Moving and masterful . . . transports you to 18th-century Scotland and says as much about modern life as it does about those harrowing times’ – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealInspired by an infamous real-life case, The Mourning Necklace is the unforgettable original feminist historical novel from the Women’s Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden, Kate Foster. They said I would swing for the crime and I did . . . I wear the rope-mark like a mourning necklace. 1724. In a tavern just outside Edinburgh, the family of Maggie Dickson – hanged for the murder of her newborn child – drown their sorrows, mourning her death yet relieved she is gone. Shame haunts them; passers-by avert their eyes from her cheap coffin on its rickety cart. But as her family pray her soul rests in peace, a figure appears at the door. It is Maggie. She is alive. Bruised and dazed, Maggie has little time for her family’s questions. All that matters to her is answering one: will they hang her twic? raise for Kate Foster:‘Riveting . . . The tension persists until the last page’ – The Times‘Tense, thrilling . . . with a decidedly feminist slant’ – Daily Mail‘Kate excels at bringing the forgotten women of history back to life and giving them the attention they deserve’ – Claire Evans, author of The Fourteenth Letter‘Captivating . . . Scratch beneath the surface of a Kate Foster novel and all of life is there in the most elegant prose’ – Marion Todd, author of the bestselling DI Clare Mackay series‘Brilliant . . . the new Hilary Mantel’ – Tina Baker, author of What We Did In The Storm

Edinburgh, 1679. A város lázban ég: Lady Christiant a nagybátyja és egyben szeretője, Lord James Forrester meggyilkolásával vádolják. A bebörtönzéséről és az azt követő tárgyalásról beszámoló híreket harsogó szalagcímek nem hagynak teret a kételynek: az asszony házasságtörő. Szajha. Gyilkos. Alig egy éve, hogy Lady Christian férjhez ment, kiváltságos és tisztességes életet élt. Mi késztette hát arra, hogy félrelépjen, és mindent kockára tegyen egy viszonyért? Lady Christian nem hajlandó vallomást tenni. Úgysem hinnének neki. Ahogy a többi nőnek sem, akiket Lord Forrester elcsábított, és akik mind joggal kívánhatták a férfi halálát… Kate Foster valós történelmi esemény által ihletett regényében a szemünk előtt bomlik ki a korabeli skót társadalom minden ellentmondása: a kínzásoktól cseppet sem visszariadó, mindenható egyháztól kezdve a mocskos nyomornegyedeken át a gazdagok fényűző világáig. A Hajadon című kötet hangot ad azoknak a nőknek, akiket amúgy a történelem hallgatásra ítélne.

'Kate Foster can pluck a dark story from the depths of history and bring it to vivid life before your eyes . . . A strong contender for my book of the year' – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealInspired by an infamous real-life case, The Mourning Necklace is the unforgettable feminist historical novel from the Women's Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden, Kate Foster. They said I would swing for the crime, and I did . . . 1724. In a tavern just outside Edinburgh, Maggie Dickson’s family drown their sorrows, mourning her death yet relieved she is gone. Shame haunts them. Hanged for the murder of her newborn child, passers-by avert their eyes from her cheap coffin on its rickety cart. But as her family pray her soul rests in peace, a figure appears at the door. It is Maggie. She is alive. Bruised and dazed, Maggie has little time for her family’s questions. All that matters to her is answering this one: will they hang her twice?* * *What readers are saying about The Mourning Necklace:'Absolutely superb . . . Kate foster cannot put a foot wrong in this genre''I was so moved''Kate foster is fast becoming one of my favourite authors'

'Masterful . . . I literally didn't look up from the first page to the last' – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealDiscover this fiercely propulsive historical novel that gives voices to the women at the heart of Scotland’s sixteenth-century witch trials, from the Women’s Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden. Edinburgh, 1589. Princess Anna of Denmark is to wed King James VI of Scotland. First, she must pass the trial period: one year of marriage to prove herself worthy. Under the watchful eye of her loyal lady-in-waiting, Kirsten, Anna resolves to be the perfect royal bride. Until she meets Lord Henry . . . Meanwhile, young housemaid Jura has recently fled to the capital, seeking protection and anonymity. But her newfound safety is soon threatened when she is caught up in the witchcraft mania that has gripped the country - and its new queen. 'A beautifully written tale of love and duty, fear and courage' – Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author of The Echoes of Love'A gripping, poignant novel that gives voices to those so often unheard in historical accounts' – Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women*The Maiden was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction on 05/03/2024

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Edinburgh, ?1679. A város lázban ég: Lady Christiant a nagybátyja és egyben szeretője, Lord James Forrester meggyilkolásával vádolják. A bebörtönzéséről és az azt követő tárgyalásról beszámoló híreket harsogó szalagcímek nem hagynak teret a kételynek: az asszony házasságtörő. Szajha. Gyilkos.Alig egy éve, hogy Lady Christian férjhez ment, kiváltságos és tisztességes életet élt. Mi késztette hát arra, hogy félrelépjen, és mindent kockára tegyen egy viszonyért? Lady Christian nem hajlandó vallomást tenni. Úgysem hinnének neki. Ahogy a többi nőnek sem, akiket Lord Forrester elcsábított, és akik mind joggal kívánhatták a férfi halálát…Kate Foster valós történelmi esemény által ihletett regényében a szemünk előtt bomlik ki a korabeli skót társadalom minden ellentmondása: a kínzásoktól cseppet sem visszariadó, mindenható egyháztól kezdve a mocskos nyomornegyedeken át a gazdagok fényűző világáig. A Hajadon című kötet hangot ad azoknak a nőknek, akiket amúgy a történelem hallgatásra ítélne.Mielőtt regényeket kezdett volna írni, Kate Foster több mint húsz éven át dolgozott újságíróként. Edinburgh-ban nőtt fel, és mindig is rabul ejtette a város történelme, amit gyakran használ inspirációként a történeteihez. A Hajadon című regénye felkerült a Women's Prize for Fiction hosszúlistájára.