An Independent Heart: A Novel

By Elizabeth Grant

It is February 1814. Claire Lammond is in London on a family visit. The British army has crossed the Nivelle. Justin Sumners is recalled to England. They meet on the ice of the frozen Thames: two strong, engaging characters whose relationship unfolds against a richly evocative historical background. The story is full of atmospheric description, witty dialogue, and intriguing characters: the independent young woman, the returning soldier, the ambitious upstart using his sister as pawn, the wary children of a violent marriage, the unhappy young man in love with his cousin, the feudal lord clinging to old values ... At its core are family ties: between husband and wife, son and father, children and parents, siblings and cousins, all tested and strained by the demands of politics, love, and duty.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books on Demand
• Release date: Apr 3, 2020
• ISBN: 9783751961264

Elizabeth Grant

Elizabeth (Elsie) Grant grew up in Germany, Yugoslavia, and the United States. After studying languages in Glasgow and Berlin, she went on to work as a translator and proofreader, specializing in mediaeval art and contemporary architecture. She lives in France and Germany with her husband and too many books.