The Orphan's Island

In 1904, young Ellen Copley leaves the grim rail yards of Glasgow for the promise of a new life in America, only to face heartbreak when her father disappears shortly after their arrival. Welcomed by her loving Aunt Rose on the stunning Amherst Island, Ellen begins to experience the warmth and belonging she has long desired, especially as she finds herself drawn to the charming Jed Lyman. As their connection deepens, Ellen faces the uncertainty of love and the challenges ahead, setting the stage for the Amherst Island Trilogy that will follow her journey through life and war.