Turn of the Tide (Scottish Historical Fiction - Munro Book 1), by Margaret Skea
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Scotland 1586 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 dangerous of all, a growing friendship with the rival Montgomerie clan. Set against the backdrop of the turmoil of the closing years of the sixteenth century, Turn of the Tide follows the fortunes of a fictional family trapped at the centre 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 dubbed the ‘Montagues and Capulets’ of Ayrshire. Praise for Margaret Skea – Beryl Bainbridge Best First Time Novelist 2014 ‘Margaret Skea brings sixteenth century Scotland to vivid life in Turn of the Tide. I enjoyed travelling back in time with her.’ Sharon K Penman ‘The quality of the writing and the research were outstanding.’ Jeffrey Archer speaking on the Alan Titchmarsh Show ‘Munro frames the book, in at the initial kill, and centre stage in the brilliant climax, all the more shocking as the conclusion of an otherwise measured tale … a fascinating and engaging read with great visual effect.’ Between the Lines ‘It is hard to know where to begin, there were so many things I liked about Turn of the Tide…an emotionally gripping story about a man caught between duty and conscience at a time in history when a man’s livelihood depended upon his loyalty to family and clan.’ The History Lady ‘I have read some wonderful debut novels this year – Turn of the Tide is one of them. I loved it … a tale of love, loyalty, tragedy and betrayal.’ BooksPlease
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Turn of the Tide (Scottish Historical Fiction - Munro Book 1), by Margaret Skea Review "I thought the quality of the writing and the research were outstanding." Jeffrey Archer"Very good dialogue, all very seamless. I was at the end before I noticed, which is always a good sign." Penny Smith
From the Author This book is the result of 'a long and winding road' - from my earliest research into the history of feuding clans in South-West Scotland, and the invention of a fictional family to tell their story, through the numerous drafts and edits, until it arrived on the bookshelves in November 2012. I was thrilled to be the Historical fiction Winner in the Harper Collins People's Novelist Competition and delighted when Capercaillie Books offered me a contract to publish it. I hope some of my passion for the period and for the characters will be shared by readers in Scotland and abroad and that I have helped to bring to life a little known period of Scotland's history.
About the Author Margaret Skea grew up in Ulster at the height of the 'Troubles', but now lives with her husband in the Scottish Borders. A passion for Scotland's turbulent history, the 16th century, and her Ulster-Scots heritage, led to the writing of Turn of the Tide which was the Historical Fiction Winner in the 2011 Harper Collins People's Novelist Competition. An Hawthornden Fellow and award winning short story writer - her recent credits include, Overall Winner Neil Gunn 2011, Chrysalis Prize 2010, and Winchester Short Story Prize 2009. Shortlisted in the Mslexia Short Story Competition 2012 and a finalist in the 2012 Historical Novel Society Short Story Competition, she has also been long-listed for the Matthew Pritchard Award, Fish Short Story and Fish One Page Prize and published in a range of magazines and anthologies in Britain and the USA.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful. A Taste of Scotland's Feudal Past By S. H. Semsch Knowing little of Scottish history, I wasn’t sure what to expect of this novel. I found it well researched, well written, informative, entertaining and thoroughly worth reading. Based on a long lasting bloody feud between two clans, the Cunninghames and the Montgomeries, the story begins with a surprise horrific mass killing, one side lying in wait to slaughter the other. This event actually occurred in Ayrshire, Scotland in 1586. The author, by introducing the fictional Munro family in this first chapter, is able to present the incidents that follow through the adventures of Munro, a minor laird, whose connections to both factions move the narrative along. We get wonderful glimpses into daily life in 16th century Scotland—what they ate, clothes they wore, even the children are portrayed in a way that creates a picture in the mind; their antics and worries adding interest and sparkle. The dreadful plight of the poor is made clear when a starving child is caught in the act of stealing a rabbit from the family warren, “... she could see his shoulder blades and hips protruding sharp and angular, his legs stick-thin.” I was grateful for the area map, the main character descriptions, and the short glossary of Scottish words, and used them all repeatedly. I was totally unprepared for the ending. It was perfect! This novel is historical fiction at its best and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Clan Cunningham Review By Lorcán This book published in November 2012, is a masterful achievement in historical fiction that flows not unlike a Scottish burn, with all the undercurrents, subtleties, and smoothness of the finest single malt scotch. And like a wee dram of Laphroig 15 - which the connoisseur does not merely drink, but rather savors as an experience - so is one captivated by the storytelling and intrigue of this novel.This story is expertly woven through just one pleat's worth of tartan fabric if the Cunningham-Montgomery feud were equivalent to a full nine yard kilt; the plot commencing with one of the most momentous events of the feud's duration... which was carried out as another one of the feud's self-perpetuating reprisals.The Clan Cunningham of today is resigned, in the Clan Cunningham of auld's role in this novel, to serve as the villain in this microcosm of time for its hands weren't exactly clean throughout the ordeal. Which does not tarnish an otherwise honourable and esteemed legacy as evidenced over the course of its distinguished history under the leadership of its chiefs, the 15 Earls of Glencairn. One need only peruse the events surrounding the Battle of Sauchieburn in 1488 to understand the passionate motivations of retribution which fueled this bitter rivalry with the great power and wealth surrounding the favour of the Scottish crown at stake!A worthy addition to any literary collection, especially of the Scottish and Celtic genre.Bravo, Margaret Skea!After having had interest rekindled in the events during, and surrounding, the Cunningham-Montgomery feud by the reading of this book and its subsequent review published herein, the April 15, 2013, full-color, Clan Cunningham Communiqué international newsletter will likely feature this feud in a much broader scope. This review will also be reprinted and published in our January 15, 2013 issue and distributed to our current members with a world-wide membership of presently 994.Reviewed by Clan Cunningham Chairman, Larry Augsbury, at chairman@clancunningham.us.In spite of the risk to the scandalous Cunningham reputation that a modicum of magnanimity might do, Clan Cunningham recommends this book to all Cunninghams and our ilk.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Scotland Clans and a history not so well known--Highly recommended By Marie A. Parsons History and historical fiction set in Scotland does not often get attention in the literary world. Turn of the Tide is a magnificently rewarding tale, that puts the reader smack into this less familiar world.Margaret Skea provides a richly researched, evocatively described, story of the feud between two Scottish clans, the Cunninghams and the Montgomeries, in the time of King James.In a time when people deemed honor, loyalty, and pledges of both, higher and deeper at times more than life and family, Munro must decide where his allegiance and his heart really truly lie. This is not a story about the kings and who rules the nation. It is the story of other folk, for whom family is sometimes subsumed in the need to recover and keep honor intact. And sometimes family--spouse and child--is worth more.The language of the glens, the hills and forests of the land, the descriptions of the great houses, barns, taverns--the sounds and smells of food, sweat, or blood, the fear of being discovered--all make this story worth the reading. The reader will feel a part of the events, and will come to know the characters closely.This is a book to re-read, recommend to friends, libraries, bookstores, and re-read again.Highly recommended.
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