For fans of Catherine Cookson comes Eileen Ramsay's tale of heartbreak, hope and family - the perfect read to curl up with this Christmas.

'He saw the intelligence in her eyes and the beauty and strength of character in her face . . . '

Since the death of her mother, Kate Kennedy has been parent, helper and house keeper to her large family. But life changes drastically as the young men leave the pits and head to the Great War.

Desolate to watch brothers and friends march into danger, Kate must stay at home to hold her family together.

Against all odds, Kate's baking skills create a path out of poverty. But as storm clouds gather over Europe again, the love, life and happiness she's fought so hard for may not survive - will she lose everything?

Set against the powerful backdrop of two world wars, canny heroine Kate sets her shoulder against a tidal wave of change and struggles to protect those she loves . . .

What you're saying about A Pinch of Salt:

'Absorbing story . . . Very realistic and very hard to put down'

'Extremely good read'

'Riveting story . . . highly recommend'

'A great holiday read'

A heartbreaking novel from the doyenne of saga publishing

About the Author

Eileen Ramsay grew up in Dumfriesshire. After graduation she went to Washington DC, where she taught in private schools for some years, before moving to California with her Scottish husband. There, she raised two sons, finished her Masters Degree, fell in love with Mexico, and published her first short stories and a Regency novel.

The family returned to Scotland where Eileen continued to teach and write and to serve - at different times - on the committees of The Society of Authors in Scotland, The Scottish Association of Writers and The Romantic Novelists Association. In 2004, her novel SOMEDAY, SOMEWHERE was shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year award. Eileen was Chair of the Romantic Novelists' Association 2015-2017.

Eileen passed away in 2023 at the age of eight-two.

Reviews
An unpredictable ending, a few surprises along the way and several tear jerkers - I enjoyed every minute of it * Historical Novel Review *
As unique as it is exquisite * Daily Record *
As always, Ramsay's prose is vivid and flowing, and the pages just fly by * Choice *
A seriously good read! * Woman *
Wonderfully satisfying * The Bookseller *
Another cracking good read * Livewire *
It was so easy to be swept up in this engaging and delightful story. It isn't all light hearted and there is a depth to the story that made for compelling reading * Rae Reads *
There's tragedy, struggle, family, rags to riches, a villain and romance. But it's the sense of hope and accomplishment which make these books so appealing * Cosy Books *
Beautifully structured and a plain old-fashioned good read * Isla Dewar *
This wonderful panoramic novel sweeps you up and carries you along to the end. Lovely! * Katie Fforde *



Book Information
ISBN 9781785762246
Author Eileen Ramsay
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Zaffre
Publisher Zaffre
Weight(grams) 331g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 125mm * 25mm