A Wife’s Plight

The conclusion of Evelyn Hood’s sweeping Scottish family saga featuring the Lennox Family — perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Rosie Goodwin and Donna Douglas.

Will her life as a wife and mother provide as much satisfaction as her working life?

Paisley, Scotland, 1920

Rose MacDowall is hopeful that her husband Alex, can overcome his post-war night terrors and return to full health so she can concentrate on her thriving dress-designing business. But Alex’s scheming sister Fiona can’t help but interfere, much to Rose’s frustration.

When the McCarts, an Irish family arrive in Paisley they are offered a warm welcome, employment and support, but dark secrets threaten to destroy the new lives they’re trying to build.

As Alex’s father’s health fails, Fiona steps in to help run the family furniture emporium but Rose is unsettled by Fiona’s ambitions and wary of her motives. The conflict between the sisters-in-law places a strain on Rose’s marriage and leads to her making a rash decision she may come to regret.

The conclusion to The Lennox Family saga series from Evelyn Hood, the original bestselling Scottish saga writer.

Previously published in paperback as Birds in the Spring

PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD
'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke

'An engrossing read, I loved it and am sure you will too' - Fenella J. Miller

'If you like Catherine Cookson, you’ll love Evelyn Hood’s books.’ - Lizzie Lane

‘Evelyn Hood’s characters step off the page and into your heart.’ - Sheila Riley

‘This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.’ - Jane Lark

'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines

'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters make these engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas

‘Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood’ – Renita D’Silva

"A Wife’s Plight" was written by Evelyn Hood.

Sunday Times bestselling author, Evelyn Hood is best known for her Scottish family sagas set in her hometown of Paisley, and the ‘Prior’s Ford’ series set in the modern-day Scottish borders. Evelyn Hood passed away in Ayrshire in 2023, but the legacy of her writing continues, inspiring a generation of saga writers and touching reader’s hearts worldwide. All of Evelyn's novels have been republished by award-winning publisher Boldwood Books.

Yes, "A Wife’s Plight" is part of the "The Lennox Family Saga" series.