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Stumbling into what seems to be the distant past, are Sarah's experiences hallucinations, dreams, or reality?Can she find her way home again?Does she even want to? Maggie Williams Richmond once again delves into her family history to uncover what may - or may not - have happened once upon a time in Liverpool and Anglesey. The story of Sarah resonates with the contemporary dilemmas of national independence and the loss of regional culture and identity, as well as with the timeless themes of love and loss. Praise for Sampson and SonCompelling! I really enjoy these kinds of historical settings, and I get a real sense of time and place. I think many people would enjoy reading this book, and seeing not just the lives of the characters, but the settings and culture of 19th century England. Joseph Wa powerful story beautifully told with a strong feeling of time and place and character. Kay O.I have been hooked this week with your book. So much imagination around the true characters - you must have enjoyed all the research. I might be partly Irish, but the language did beat me and was grateful for the translation(s) - interesting how the modern names have evolved. Judith P. Publisher's NoteMaggie Williams Richmond's Ancestor Series was prompted by her research into her family tree and the discovery of a lot of curious characters. This is the fourth novel in the series, focusing on Sarah Williams, who we first met in 'Sampson and Son'.The starting point of Maggie's stories is her questioning of the human motives behind the facts she discovers. Her further research enables her to incorporate historical detail, including authentic manners and customs, and to write convincing dialogue. Implicit in her stories are the parallels between historical and contemporary issuesAll this will delight all fans of literary historical fiction, but Maggie's hallmark writing style of poetic description and informed imagination always elevates her work - and 'Present in the Past' has an added twist!a Steggr bookAbout the AuthorMaggie has lived in lots of places and done lots of things, some good, some not so good - both the places and the things! After a lifetime of writing professional reports, academic documents, discussion papers, and sermons - with a few songs and poems thrown into the mix - Maggie seized the opportunities provided by retirement and lockdown to delve deeply into her family tree. There she discovered a very mixed bunch of ancestors, including a much-maligned Scottish nobleman, a transported convict, a Welsh preacher, and a Belfast industrialist. Turning her hand to the new venture of writing fiction, Maggie is developing a series of stories, loosely based on their lives.Now settled in Angus with The William and Luna-Cat, you may currently find Maggie writing, researching, enjoying her allotment... or somewhere in the 13th century, developing story number six.

So that's him, is it? Robin thinks, looking with narrowed eyes at his colleague's sponsor, as his hands involuntarily curl into fists and his chest tightens. And seeming mighty pleased with himself I'd say. Mister Sampson Moore himself...Abandoned to the Workhouse as an infant, Robin is the illegitimate eldest son of a successful nineteenth century Liverpool merchant. He leaves his home for Ireland to claim the inheritance his father spurned in his youth.But once there his priorities change. He becomes involved in a clandestine organisation dedicated to overthrowing English rule and establishing an independent Irish republic.What readers are saying"Compelling! I really enjoy these kinds of historical settings, and I get a real sense of time and place. I think many people would enjoy reading this book, and seeing not just the lives of the characters, but the settings and culture of 19th century England." Joseph W"I think the writing is really great quality. I like the colloquial dialogue, it really helps to put me in the time and place." Russell P"This is a powerful story beautifully told with a strong feeling of time and place and character." Kay O"Very interesting story. The characters are compelling." Noreen TPublisher's NoteThis is Maggie Williams Richmond's third novel based on characters revealed by her researches into her family history.Her first two novels are set in 17th century Scotland. In "Sampson and Son" she turns to her mid-19th centaury ancestors in Liverpool and Dublin.Not a bodice ripper!With Maggie's hallmark writing style of poetic description, authentic historical detail, and convincing dialogue, "Sampson and Son" will delight all fans of literary historical fiction.a Steggr bookPraise for Maggie's previous books"5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!What an enjoyable book! Soon after starting to read ("Costly Truths"), I found myself completely transported to the 1600s. The characters and setting are well-developed, and the author did a fantastic job with a variety of dialects. Maggie Williams Richmond does a brilliant job depicting 1600 England. The story is loosely based on her ancestor, Geillis Balfour, and the Balfour family. This well-written story illustrates how conflicts over race, religion, and politics existed in the past but could be overcome with kindness, the importance of family, and how deception leads to heartbreak.I'm glad the story has continued with the second book in this series!" hobowey"My husband John bought me your book "Costly Truths" for Christmas and I've just finished it. I loved it - a real page turner, I couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to your next one "Course Adjustments".Your research into your forebears was impressive and a nice way for us to learn some history.Perhaps you'll make a T.V. series one day?" Pat E