A moving story of friendship reshaped by COVID life, where hidden truths bind two women to one man.
Blurb
In the scenic capital of Scotland, two women form an unlikely bond that carries them through hardship, heartbreak, and the weight of long‑buried secrets. Their friendship becomes both a refuge and a battleground as the pressures of community, family duty, and personal sacrifice threaten to pull them apart.
A Friendship of Thistles is a deeply emotional story about resilience, loyalty, and the quiet strength found in women’s relationships. Set against the tree-lined beauty of Edinburgh, the novel explores how friendship can survive betrayal, how the past shapes the present, and how the land itself becomes a witness to their intertwined lives.
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“This story of a complex friendship between two very different women explores the intimate yearnings of the heart and the play between honesty and compassion, secrets and authenticity, and support and jealousy between them. It is set in recent times in Scotland and evokes the powerful influence of social issues, class differences, and the recent Covid Pandemic that influences the characters’ lives and circumstances.I found this to be a very poignant, even heart-wrenching story of the power of bonds of friendship in overcoming adversity. I appreciated the beautiful characterizations and flowing prose.“
Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Goodwin, and Margaret Dickinson, this story blends heartfelt drama with Scottish atmosphere and unforgettable characters.
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