Dramatic New Series from Fan Favorite Michael
Phillips
The death of the clan patriarch has thrown the tiny Shetland
Islands community of Whales Reef into turmoil. Everyone assumed
MacGregor Tulloch's heir to be his grand-nephew David, a local
favorite, but when it is discovered that MacGregor left no will,
David's grasping cousin Hardy submits his own claim to the
inheritance, an estate that controls most of the island's land. And
while Hardy doesn't enjoy much popular support, he has the backing
of a shadowy group of North Sea oil investors. The courts have
frozen the estate's assets while the competing claims are
investigated, leaving many of the residents in financial limbo. The
future of the island--and its traditional way of life--hangs in the
balance.
Loni Ford is enjoying her rising career in a large investment firm
in Washington, DC. Yet in spite of her outward success, she is
privately plagued by questions of identity. Orphaned as a young
child, she was raised by her paternal grandparents, and while she
loves them dearly, she feels completely detached from her roots.
That is until a mysterious letter arrives from a Scottish
solicitor. . . .
Past and present collide in master storyteller Phillips's dramatic
new saga of loss and discovery, of grasping and grace, and of the
dreams of men and women everywhere.
The death of clan patriarch Macgregor Tulloch has thrown the
tiny Shetland Islands community of Whales Reef into turmoil.
Everyone assumed Tulloch's heir to be his much-loved grandnephew
David. But when no will is discovered, David's calculating cousin
Hardy submits his own claim to the inheritance, an estate that
controls most of the island's land. And Hardy knows a North Sea oil
investor who will pay dearly for that control.
While the competing claims are investigated, the courts have frozen
the estate's assets, leaving many of the locals in dire financial
straits. The future of the island--and its traditional way of
life--hangs in the balance.
Meanwhile, Loni Ford enjoys a rising career in a large investment
firm in Washington, D.C. Yet, in spite of outward success, she is
privately plagued by questions of identity. Orphaned as a young
child, she was raised by her grandparents, and while she loves them
dearly, she feels completely detached from her roots. That is,
until a mysterious letter arrives from a Scottish solicitor. . .
.
Past and present collide in master storyteller Michael Phillips'
dramatic new saga of loss and discovery, of grasping and
grace.
"The first in Phillips' new Secrets of the Shetlands series is a
comprehensive saga told in alternate viewpoints, in various
geographical locations, weaving the past with the present...as soon
as the plot is revealed and secrets start to come out, there's a
sense of nervous excitement for where it will lead. Phillips does
what he does best: creates visually stunning stories with rich
history, intriguing backdrops and an ending that will have readers
craving a sequel."--RT Book Reviews
Michael Phillips is a bestselling author with more than 70 of his own titles. In addition, he has served as editor/redactor of nearly 30 more books. He is known as the man responsible for the reawakened interest in George MacDonald of the last 30 years. In addition to the MacDonald titles adapted/edited for today's reader, his publishing efforts in bringing back full-length quality facsimile editions also spawned renewed interest in MacDonald's original work. Michael and his wife, Judy, spend time each year in Scotland but make their home near Sacramento, California.