L'écriture de cette auteure est profondément ancrée dans son enfance, marquée par un environnement stimulant et non conventionnel, riche en histoires et souvenirs familiaux et locaux. Cette éducation, associée à un accès illimité aux livres et aux conversations stimulantes, a favorisé un amour durable pour la lecture et la narration. Son œuvre plonge dans la fiction historique et l'histoire locale, fortement influencée par ses expériences de vie dans une maison historique évocatrice et son travail dans un musée local. Elle tisse habilement traditions anecdotiques et histoire personnelle dans des récits captivants, insufflant vie au passé avec authenticité et profondeur émotionnelle.
The book explores the origins of Fergus, a town founded by Lowland Scots Adam Fergusson and James Webster, who named its streets after Scottish heritage. This tradition continues today, reflecting the town's cultural roots and the lasting impact of its founders on the community's identity.
Lish MacPherson escapes her unethical job at a corrupt firm, seeking refuge in the small town of Seven Springs. Unbeknownst to her, her arrival is intertwined with fate. As she navigates her new surroundings, Lish discovers connections to her past and uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of morality and community. The story explores themes of redemption, the impact of choices, and the unexpected ways destiny can shape lives.
Anna Ellington was born in the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge, known as the "Poor House" near Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Later she was bound out to a wealthy family in Toronto. In 1904, Anna returns to Fergus as a beautiful young woman in search of her family. She hopes to learn why her mother ended up in the County Poor House. During her visit to the area she encounters several local characters and finds romance, mystery, wealth, intrigue and answers to many questions. Readers will never forget Anna and the folks that enter her life.