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Penny for a Song

Published
Apr 2026
Main Genre
Historical Historical

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Discover the sweeping, emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood.

PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD

'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke

'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane

‘Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley

‘This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark

''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham

'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines

'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas

‘Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' – Renita D'Silva

'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine

‘Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald

'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair

'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine

‘Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review

‘Love all her books' - Reader Review

‘Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review

‘I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review

‘Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review

‘Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review

Previously Published as Penny for a Song

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First Edition Apr 2026 Boldwood Books ISBN 1806003384
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Oct 2011 -- Not Selected ISBN B005WVA110
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