An Independent Heart

Zusatztext

It is February 1814. Claire Lammond is in London on a family visit. The British army has crossed the Nivelle. Justin Sumners is recalled to England. They meet on the ice of the frozen Thames: two strong, engaging characters whose relationship unfolds against a richly evocative historical background. The story is full of atmospheric description, witty dialogue, and intriguing characters: the independent young woman, the returning soldier, the ambitious upstart using his sister as pawn, the wary children of a violent marriage, the unhappy young man in love with his cousin, the feudal lord clinging to old values. At its core are family ties: between husband and wife, son and father, children and parents, siblings and cousins, all tested and strained by the demands of politics, love, and duty.

Autorenportrait

Elizabeth (Elsie) Grant grew up in Germany, Yugoslavia, and the United States. After studying languages in Glasgow and Berlin, she went on to work as a translator and proofreader, specializing in mediaeval art and contemporary architecture. She lives in France and Germany with her husband and too many books.

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