Call of the Heather (Secrets in the Heather Book 2)

The sequel to Secrets in the Heather sees World War 2 cast shadows over the glens, and a family worries for its future.When war is declared in 1939, Andrew and Victoria Pringle are expecting their second child. What should be a happy time is marred by the threat to the peace and future of their beloved glens.As their family grows, they take comfort in seeing that young Libby, the only girl, has inherited her parents' love of the land. Libby and the laird's illegitimate grandson, Billy Lennox, become great friends, but when tragedy strikes, Billy blames himself, and is assailed by doubts and dark moods. He moves to Yorkshire to start a new life but is forced to ask whether he can stay away from the glens and from the friends of his childhood.Call of the Heather is a light but engrossing novel of life in mid-twentieth century Britain. It makes perfect reading for those who enjoy romantic fiction and sagas, as well as anyone interested in life during that time. It is the second book in Gwen Kirkwood's Secrets in the Heather trilogy.Praise for Call of the Heather:'An entertaining story of country life, rivalry, tragedies, family loyalties, and romance. This series is peopled with well-drawn and likeable characters' - Amazon review'Have just finished reading the three books in this series. Great reading, ready to order more books by Gwen Kirkwood' - Amazon review'I buy these books for my mother, she absolutely loves them, real lives and a "proper story" is how she describes them, so I collect all Gwen Kirkwood books for her, she assures me they are definitely five stars' - Amazon reviewYorkshire-born Gwen Kirkwood studied at agricultural college and has subsequently spent many years living and working on a Scottish dairy farm. She has published many novels and novellas, most with a romantic and/or rural focus and often set in Scotland.