Dundee. 1879. In the shadow of tragedy, a woman must forge her own destiny.

When 11-year-old Lizzie Mudie loses her mother in Dundee’s darkest disaster, her world is shattered. Forced to grow up too soon, Lizzie uncovers a resilience beyond her years. An unexpected inheritance – Green Tree Mill, crumbling and forgotten – offers a new path. Determined to succeed, Lizzie rises to become its formidable mistress.

But ambition comes at a cost, and as the mill begins to thrive, Lizzie must face the heart-wrenching choices that come with power, loyalty, and love.

A powerful Scottish family saga for fans of Dilly Court, Tessa Barclay, and historical fiction full of heart and grit.

Elisabeth McNeill was born in Fife and spent her childhood in Scotland. She is a journalist and prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction.