Hearts Of Gold

The final novel in Stirling''s historical Patterson trilogy concludes the engrossing family saga set in 19th century Scotland.

Elspeth and Anna Patterson have at last to face the disgrace that has stalked them since childhood. Driven from home by fear and shame, Elspeth and her baby find refuge among coal miners, where she becomes a harness-wife on the deep sea-coast pits of the Forth.

Anna, cast o...