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The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle
by Kirsty Wark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Elizabeth Pringle has lived all her life on the Scottish Island of Arran. When Elizabeth dies she wishes to leave her house to the young woman who walked past her house pushing a baby in a pram. Martha is that baby so on her mothers behalf she goes over to Arran.
This is a dual timeline story which I do normally enjoy. I found this book just ok.
The story is told from the pov of Elizabeth and her time on Arran. In the present is Martha and what happens when she goes to Arran and finds out all about Elizabeth. For me I found Elizabeth's story the most interesting.
This story had its moments but for me they were few and far between. Normally with these type of books especially the ones by Kate Morton they can be filled with family secrets waiting to be found. This story did have a surprise secret at the end but it seemed to come out of nowhere. There was no leading up to it or clues, not that I could see anyway.
What I did enjoy was the descriptions of the tapestries and the connections to fairies. Also the fact that the story takes place on a Scottish Island although I always think of The Wicker Man.
This is the first book I've read by Kirsty Wark who I know more as a journalist. I think I would be inclined not to read anymore in the near future as I didn't enjoy this book enough.
This is a dual timeline story which I do normally enjoy. I found this book just ok.
The story is told from the pov of Elizabeth and her time on Arran. In the present is Martha and what happens when she goes to Arran and finds out all about Elizabeth. For me I found Elizabeth's story the most interesting.
This story had its moments but for me they were few and far between. Normally with these type of books especially the ones by Kate Morton they can be filled with family secrets waiting to be found. This story did have a surprise secret at the end but it seemed to come out of nowhere. There was no leading up to it or clues, not that I could see anyway.
What I did enjoy was the descriptions of the tapestries and the connections to fairies. Also the fact that the story takes place on a Scottish Island although I always think of The Wicker Man.
This is the first book I've read by Kirsty Wark who I know more as a journalist. I think I would be inclined not to read anymore in the near future as I didn't enjoy this book enough.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death