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The First Blast of the Trumpet

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Set in 1511 at Hailes Castle, the story follows Elisabeth Hepburn, the spirited daughter of the Earl of Bothwell, who dreams of marrying her lover, poet David Lindsay. On a fateful Hallowe'en night, her aspirations are thwarted by her uncle's ambitions, as he intends for her to forsake love and take vows instead, preparing her to become the next Prioress of St. Mary's Abbey. The conflict between personal desire and familial duty shapes Elisabeth's journey in this historical tale of love and sacrifice.

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The First Blast of the Trumpet, Marie Macpherson

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2023
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Title
The First Blast of the Trumpet
Language
English
Released
2023
Format
Paperback
Pages
594
ISBN13
9781946409508
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4.25 out of 5
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Set in 1511 at Hailes Castle, the story follows Elisabeth Hepburn, the spirited daughter of the Earl of Bothwell, who dreams of marrying her lover, poet David Lindsay. On a fateful Hallowe'en night, her aspirations are thwarted by her uncle's ambitions, as he intends for her to forsake love and take vows instead, preparing her to become the next Prioress of St. Mary's Abbey. The conflict between personal desire and familial duty shapes Elisabeth's journey in this historical tale of love and sacrifice.