The Miller's Bride
A captivating historical saga of secrets, sabotage and a fight for independence
Published on 27. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-80703-116-9 (ISBN)
Description
A BRAND-NEW gripping Victorian Scottish historical saga from AWARD-WINNING author Liz Harris. ?? Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Anna Jacobs!'A well written, authentic Victorian story set in Scotland. It is rich in detail and emotion.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller When independence comes at a price...
Scotland, 1885
Grace McLeod's life changes overnight when her father sells the family grocer's shop and moves the family from their Highland village to a distant fishing town. But Grace refuses to follow.
Desperate to maintain her independence, she reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage to Angus MacKenzie - a stranger who makes it clear he doesn't want her, and who is in love with another woman. When Grace arrives at the mill she now must call home, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and ambition. Unknown to her, Angus's cousin is plotting to take over the mill and destroy her marriage from within, and he's enlisted Angus's former lover to help him.
As secrets and sabotage threaten to ruin everything Grace has tried to build, she must decide whether to fight for a life she never wanted - or walk away with nothing.
A sweeping, emotionally rich saga about betrayal, resilience, and a woman brave enough to demand more.
'Romantic and atmospheric; a story rich in historical detail and plot twists' Bestselling author Elaine Johns Praise for Liz Harris:
'An absorbing and emotional tale of hard choices and a courageous young woman battling for her dues in an arranged marriage. Intrigue, jealousy and ambition collide, creating a compelling 5-star page turner. I loved it.' Bestselling author Kay Brellend
????? 'A five-star read that lovers of Rosie Clarke and Rachel Brimble books will adore.' Reader Review
????? 'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love' Reader Review
????? 'I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story' Reader Review
????? 'This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.' Reader Review
????? 'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review
Scotland, 1885
Grace McLeod's life changes overnight when her father sells the family grocer's shop and moves the family from their Highland village to a distant fishing town. But Grace refuses to follow.
Desperate to maintain her independence, she reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage to Angus MacKenzie - a stranger who makes it clear he doesn't want her, and who is in love with another woman. When Grace arrives at the mill she now must call home, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and ambition. Unknown to her, Angus's cousin is plotting to take over the mill and destroy her marriage from within, and he's enlisted Angus's former lover to help him.
As secrets and sabotage threaten to ruin everything Grace has tried to build, she must decide whether to fight for a life she never wanted - or walk away with nothing.
A sweeping, emotionally rich saga about betrayal, resilience, and a woman brave enough to demand more.
'Romantic and atmospheric; a story rich in historical detail and plot twists' Bestselling author Elaine Johns Praise for Liz Harris:
'An absorbing and emotional tale of hard choices and a courageous young woman battling for her dues in an arranged marriage. Intrigue, jealousy and ambition collide, creating a compelling 5-star page turner. I loved it.' Bestselling author Kay Brellend
????? 'A five-star read that lovers of Rosie Clarke and Rachel Brimble books will adore.' Reader Review
????? 'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love' Reader Review
????? 'I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story' Reader Review
????? 'This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.' Reader Review
????? 'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
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Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80703-116-9 (9781807031169)
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Liz Harris
The Miller's Bride
A captivating historical saga of secrets, sabotage and a fight for independence
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Born in London, Liz Harris graduated from university with a Law degree, and then moved to California, where she led a varied life, from waitressing on Sunset Strip to working as secretary to the CEO of a large Japanese trading company.
Six years later, she returned to London and completed a degree in English, after which she taught secondary school pupils, first in Berkshire, then Cheshire, and then in Oxfordshire.
In addition to the 22 novels she's had published, she's had several short stories in anthologies and magazines.
Liz now lives in Windsor, Berkshire. A member of the Romantic Novelists' Association, The Historical Novel Society, The Australian Romance Readers Association and The Society of Authors, her interests are travel, the cinema, theatre, reading and cryptic crosswords.
To find out more about Liz, visit her website at: www.lizharrisauthor.com. If you sign up to her monthly newsletter, as a thank-you, you'll receive a free book, Word Perfect, a romance set in California.
Six years later, she returned to London and completed a degree in English, after which she taught secondary school pupils, first in Berkshire, then Cheshire, and then in Oxfordshire.
In addition to the 22 novels she's had published, she's had several short stories in anthologies and magazines.
Liz now lives in Windsor, Berkshire. A member of the Romantic Novelists' Association, The Historical Novel Society, The Australian Romance Readers Association and The Society of Authors, her interests are travel, the cinema, theatre, reading and cryptic crosswords.
To find out more about Liz, visit her website at: www.lizharrisauthor.com. If you sign up to her monthly newsletter, as a thank-you, you'll receive a free book, Word Perfect, a romance set in California.