The Vanished Days (The Scottish series, 3)

Naperville, Illinois, USA: Sourcebooks Landmark, 2021. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing. Apart from the sticker affixed to the inside cover with the signature of the author "With my Best", the text inside appears clean and clear throughout. 'In the autumn of 1707, old enemies from the Highlands to the Borders are finding common ground as they join to protest the new Union with England. At the same time, the French are preparing to launch an invasion to bring the young exiled Jacobite king back to Scotland to reclaim his throne, and in Edinburgh the streets are filled with discontent and danger. Queen Anne's commissioners, seeking to calm the situation, have begun paying out money sent up from London to settle the losses and wages owed to those Scots who took part in the disastrous Darien expedition eight years earlier-an ill-fated venture that left Scotland all but bankrupt. When the young widow of a Darien sailor comes forward to collect her husband's wages, her claim is challenged. One of the men assigned to investigate has only days to decide if she's honest, or if his own feelings are blinding him to the truth.' 480 pages. 5.5 x 8.25 inches. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. May require additional postage. .