Old Annie

They called her a 'wilful child' on the Isle of Skye. On the red shores of Prince Edward Island, they simply call her a lifesaver.Annie MacPherson arrived in the New World with nothing but a bundle of dried herbs and the fierce healing skills passed down by her mentor, Belle. But the rugged wilderness of the pioneer era is a brutal teacher. To survive, Annie must transform from a defiant young immigrant into the heart of a growing Scottish community-a woman who can face down bitter winters, the isolation of the bush, and the haunting "ancestral echoes" of the home she left behind.As a respected traditional healer, Annie's days are measured in poultices and prayers, navigating the thin veil between ancient lore and the harsh realities of survival. But while she heals the wounds of her neighbors, her own heart remains a fractured map of loss and resilience. From the salt-sprayed deck of an Atlantic voyage to the hearths of a new land, Annie's journey is a testament to the quiet power of a woman who refuses to be broken by the soil or the seasons.Old Annie is a luminous, soul-stirring exploration of aging, heritage, and the enduring connection between a healer and her land. For readers who cherish the atmospheric landscapes of L.M. Montgomery and the grit of Diana Gabaldon's pioneer sagas, this is a story of finding where you belong when the world tries to leave you behind.Step back into a vivid tapestry of early Maritime history and discover a heroine for the ages

Author:

Margaret A. Westlie

Publisher:

Selkirk Stories

Publication Date:

Aug 10, 2023

Number of pages:

239 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

1926494555

ISBN-13:

9781926494555