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A Pinch of Salt

Escape to the Highlands with a story of love, loss and family this Christmas

Eileen Ramsay author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Zaffre

Published:10th Aug '17

Should be back in stock very soon

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A heartbreaking novel from the doyenne of saga publishing

For fans of Catherine Cookson comes Eileen Ramsay's tale of heartbreak, hope and family - the perfect read to curl up with this Christmas.

'He saw the intelligence in her eyes and the beauty and strength of character in her face .

For fans of Catherine Cookson comes Eileen Ramsay's tale of heartbreak, hope and family - the perfect read to curl up with this Christmas.

'He saw the intelligence in her eyes and the beauty and strength of character in her face . . . '


Since the death of her mother, Kate Kennedy has been parent, helper and house keeper to her large family. But life changes drastically as the young men leave the pits and head to the Great War.

Desolate to watch brothers and friends march into danger, Kate must stay at home to hold her family together.

Against all odds, Kate's baking skills create a path out of poverty. But as storm clouds gather over Europe again, the love, life and happiness she's fought so hard for may not survive - will she lose everything?

Set against the powerful backdrop of two world wars, canny heroine Kate sets her shoulder against a tidal wave of change and struggles to protect those she loves . . .

What you're saying about A Pinch of Salt:

'Absorbing story . . . Very realistic and very hard to put down'

'Extremely good read'

'Riveting story . . . highly recommend'

'A great holiday read'

An unpredictable ending, a few surprises along the way and several tear jerkers - I enjoyed every minute of it * Historical Novel Review *
As unique as it is exquisite * Daily Record *
As always, Ramsay's prose is vivid and flowing, and the pages just fly by * Choice *
A seriously good read! * Woman *
Wonderfully satisfying * The Bookseller *
Another cracking good read * Livewire *
It was so easy to be swept up in this engaging and delightful story. It isn't all light hearted and there is a depth to the story that made for compelling reading * Rae Reads *
There's tragedy, struggle, family, rags to riches, a villain and romance. But it's the sense of hope and accomplishment which make these books so appealing * Cosy Books *
Beautifully structured and a plain old-fashioned good read * Isla Dewar *
This wonderful panoramic novel sweeps you up and carries you along to the end. Lovely! * Katie Fforde *

ISBN: 9781785762246

Dimensions: 200mm x 125mm x 25mm

Weight: 331g

480 pages