Bøger af Margaret Skea

1525. The unexpected marriage of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora has no fairytale ending.A sign of apostasy to their enemies, and a source of consternation to their friends, it sends shock waves throughout Europe.Facing persecution, poverty, war, plague and family tragedy, Katharina's resilience and strength of character shines through.

1598. The French Wars of Religion are drawing to an end as the Munros begin a new life in Picardie despite their lingering nostalgia for the friendship of the Montgomeries. Called to court they find religious tensions remain high, and Paris holds dangers as well as delights. For the Munros and Montgomeries alike, these are troubled times...

The Munro Saga is the story of a fictional family trapped within the 'Ayrshire Vendetta', a long-running, historic feud between the Cunninghame and Montgomerie families, dubbed the Montagues and Capulets of Ayrshire. It is a tale of diverse loyalties, and the pressure conflict places on family, on relationships and on personal integrity.

RUNNER-UP Historical Novel Society Novel Award'Assured, evocative, compelling. A fascinating reading experience.'At five Katharina is placed in a convent. At twenty-three she escapes. At twenty-five she marries Martin Luther, the most controversial man in Europe. A story of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.

Ayrshire 1597. The truce between the Cunninghame and Montgomerie clans is fragile. For the Munros living in hiding under assumed names, these are dangerous times. Clan feuds, skullduggery and medieval warfare abound in this turbulent tale of Scotland and France, which will appeal to fans of Winston Graham's Poldark and C J Sansom's Shardlake.