Fortune's Way

by Evelyn Hood

The world collapsed for eight-year-old, red-haired Rowena Lindsay when the pleasure boat Countess of Eglinton sank on the Paisley canal in 1810. Her mother perished in the disaster and she and her brother Neil were sent to be brought up in the rich household of Fergus and Sarah Bain. It suited Neil, but it was a life Rowena hated. Something else happened that day which was to affect the whole of Rowena's life - the man who dragged her out of the canal was Kerr Fraser, the rugged mill employee who was to play a pivotal role in her and her brother's lives.

304 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 1987

About the author

Pen name is Louise James, Eve Houston.

Reviews

[Elaine Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book you don't want to put down.

A mix of tragedy, romance and social commentary on gender and class roles of the time. Well written and holds your interest right to the end.

[Petrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Set in Paisley in the early 1800's, the story is based on the sinking of the Countess of Eglington on Paisley Canal and it's after effects on the life of one family. The history of the early mills and the layout of the streets is a credit to Miss Hoods research.