Books with author Helen Susan Swift

In the West Highlands of Scotland, after the end of World War One, Brenda and her friends are preparing for an expedition of a lifetime: climbing An Cailleach, also known as The Witch.But even before they reach the base of the mountain, they realize that something is wrong. Strange apparitions, even stranger locals and ancient superstitions tell them of the dangerous path they have chosen.When things take a turn for the worse, will friendship be more important than survival?Praise:★★★★★ - "A wonderful, twisted mystery."★★★★★ - "Excellent storyline. Kept me up way past my bedtime."

In 19th century Isle of Wight, Sarah Bembridge sets on a journey of adventure and misadventure. With Napoleon Bonaparte just across the Channel, poised to invade, Sarah has other things on her mind.First she rescues a shipwrecked sailor, who she suspects to be French. Soon after, she gets engaged with a handsome officer. And when the mysterious Mr. Howard calls at her inn, Sarah’s life becomes even more complicated.A rollicking romance that sees Sarah search for a suitable husband across the backdrop of the Napoleonic War, her story takes her from deserted manor houses to country inns, ancient standing stones to bright churches and lonely cottages. But can she find her true love?NOTE: This is the large print edition of Sarah's Story, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

On her 20th birthday, Mary Hepburn - daughter of the local magistrate - learns that she is to marry John Aitken, a much older man.Unhappy with this, Mary walks to the local moor to clear her mind. Instead, she meets and falls in love with the handsome Captain Ferintosh, when he saves her from whiskey smugglers. The situation gets even more complicated when Mary's father arrests Ferintosh.Soon, devious plans and mysteries begin to surface. But who is worthy of her love, and what secrets are the men around him hiding?NOTE: This is the pocket book edition of The Name Of Love, convenient to both read and carry.