The First Blast of the Trumpet by Marie Macpherson (John Knox Trilogy book 1)
AudioBook Tour Dates: 1st – 7th October
Genre: Historical Fiction
Play time: 16 hours, 19 minutes
Publisher: Penmore Press LLC | @scotscriever
Hailes Castle, 1511. Midnight on a doom-laden Halloween and Elisabeth Hepburn, feisty daughter of the Earl of Bothwell, makes a wish to wed her lover, the poet David Lindsay. But her uncle has other plans. To safeguard the interests of the Hepburn family, she is to become a nun and succeed her aunt as Prioress of St. Mary’s Abbey, Haddington. However, plunged into the political maelstrom and religious turmoil of the early Scottish Reformation, Hepburn’s life there is hardly one of quiet contemplation. Strong-willed and independent, she clashes with those who question her unorthodox regime at St. Mary’s, including Cardinal David Beaton and her rival, Sister Maryoth Hay. But her greatest struggle is against her godson, John Knox. Witnessing his rejection of the Roman Catholic Church, aided by David Lindsay, she despairs that the sins of her past may have contributed to his present disenchantment.
Author bio
Scottish writer Marie Macpherson grew up on the battle site of Pinkie and within sight of ruined castles and abbeys where tales and legends of the past haunted her imagination. After gaining a PhD in Russian literature she travelled around Europe teaching languages and literature from Madrid to Moscow. Taking early retirement, she can now indulge her enthusiasm for writing about the rich history and culture of her native Scotland. Writing historical fiction combines her academic’s love of research with a passion for storytelling. Exploring the personal relationships and often hidden motivations of historical characters drives her curiosity.
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