Costly Truths eBook

An anxious young woman''s life begins to unravel, revealing the deceptions that lie at its foundation.Geillis'' husband Hendrie returns home wounded from fighting for the Army of the Dutch Republic against Spain. On his trail, three young people arrive, but they are too late: Hendrie has already returned to the Netherlands. As the secret of his double life is uncovered, the ensuing story is one of hospitality, kinship, loyalty, and heartbreak.Set in Midlothian, Scotland in 1603, debut author Maggie Williams Richmond delves into her family history to bring together the tensions of both then and now: race, religion, and politics.