Discover the enchanting tale of **Iseabail**, a young woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes the **companion** to a wealthy merchant's daughter. Set against the backdrop of the **Scottish borderlands**, this captivating story unfolds as Iseabail is pulled from her isolated **island home** into a world brimming with **secrets** and uncertainties. As she navigates her new environment, Iseabail encounters a **hidden chapel**, enigmatic servants who speak a foreign dialect, and a mute stableboy, all contributing to an atmosphere of mystery. The returning merchant brings a **mysterious cargo**, leaving readers to ponder the true reason for Iseabail's summons. Will she uncover the deep mysteries surrounding her, and will she ever return home? This **page-turning** novel, with **288 pages** of gripping narrative, will enthrall fans of adventure and **historical fiction** alike. **Condition:** Brand New, ISBN: 9781912626007, published by The Chicken House. Enjoy fast shipping straight to your door, with prompt delivery options available.

CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9781912626007
Publisher: THE CHICKEN HOUSE
Number of Pages 288

When Iseabail is employed by a wealthy merchant to be his daughter's companion, her life changes forever. Transported from her remote island home to the Scottish borderlands, Iseabail is unnerved both by her precocious young charge and the house's secrets: a hidden chapel, servan...ts who speak in a foreign tongue, a mute stableboy. And then the merchant returns with a mysterious cargo. Why has Iseabail really been summoned here? And will she ever make it back home?Read less