A Rebel's Good Fortune

A Scottish saga of loss, hope and survival from Sunday Times betselling author Evelyn Hood
Can a working-class girl adapt to her changed fortunes and find fulfilment?
Paisley, Scotland 1810
When Rowena and Neil Lindsay's mother tragically dies in a boating accident, her father - devastated by his wife's death - is unable to care them. When their father's wealthy employer, Fergus Bain, and his wife, Sarah - a childless couple - take them in, Neil is happy to enjoy his newfound good fortune whilst strong-willed Rowena longs for their old life, misses their father and resists Sarah's attempts to spoil her.
Kerr Fraser, an employee at Fergus Bains thread mill, is the young man who saved Rowena and Neil from drowning. The son of a disgraced town councillor, Kerr and his family have fallen on hard times since his father's suicide; however, Kerr is determined to prove his worth.
Wanting the best for Rowena, Fergus and Sarah dream of a society wedding for Rowena to a wealthy man. But Rowena wants to marry for love rather than advance her social position and work like the other women she knows in Paisley. Rowena has long admired Kerr and realises that she has grown to love him, but will past secrets and current rivalries stand in the way of their happiness?
Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer.
Previously published in paperback as Fortune's Way
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'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke
'An engrossing read, I loved it and am sure you will too' - Fenella J. Miller
'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
'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

Sunday Times bestselling author, Evelyn Hood was best known for her Scottish family sagas set in her hometown of Paisley (Renfrewshire) and on the Clyde Coast, where she also lived. Her seven-volume Prior's Ford books are set in a modern-day fictitious village in Dumfries and Galloway.
Throughout her distinguished career, she published more than 40 novels, numerous short stories, as well as plays, pantomimes, musicals, and poems. She also authored "Forward by Degrees," a commissioned history of the University of Paisley, and "Mill Memories; Interviews with Former Employees of Paisley's Thread Mills," which preserves the legacy of the town's textile industry. A former journalist, Evelyn wrote under several pen names, including Eve Houston, Elizabeth A. Webster, Louise James, and Evelyn Steel.
Passionate about literature and the arts, Evelyn frequently adjudicated competitions, gave public readings, and mentored emerging writers. She was also deeply involved in amateur dramatics in Paisley, directing musicals and plays.
Evelyn Hood passed away in Ayrshire in 2023, but the legacy of her writing continues, inspiring a generation of saga writers and touching reader's hearts worldwide.