The Wild Isle Series 3 Books Collection Set by Karen Swan - Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
The Last Summer
The Stolen Hours
The Lost Lover
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780849543425
Overview:
Immerse yourself in The Wild Isle Series, a sweeping trio of historical romances from Karen Swan, set against the wind-washed drama of Scotland’s remotest coastlines. This 3-book collection follows love, longing, and resilience on the legendary island of St Kilda across three decades, each novel weaving vivid landscapes with emotionally charged choices. In The Last Summer, Effie Gillies, wild-spirit of the island, meets Lord Sholto, heir to the Earl of Dumfries, for a luminous week of enchantment that ends with heartbreak and a storm’s consequence. The Stolen Hours tracks Mhairi MacKinnon and a Harris-based marriage plan that tests loyalty, family duty, and the quiet courage of women facing an isolated future. The Lost Lover follows Flora MacQueen and adventurer James Callaghan through a first love that endures winter seas and evacuation, offering a second chance amid upheaval. Together, the set invites readers to linger on St Kilda’s edge, savoring romance, history, and a sense of place that is both intimate and adventurous.
What Makes This Collection Special:
What ties these novels together is not only setting but the emotional through-line of steadfast love tested by distance, time, and nature’s fiercest forces. Karen Swan’s lush prose conjures the stark beauty of St Kilda—the sea, wind, cliffs, and remoteness—while delivering character journeys that feel intimate and modern in their emotional resonance. Reading the trio in sequence offers a satisfyingly complete arc: a dreamy, sunlit summer; a winter of second chances; a wartime evacuation that reshapes futures. The collection is ideal for fans who enjoy immersive historical fiction with strong heroines, layered secrets, and a slow-burn romance that grows deeper with each chapter. The paperback format makes it a great gift, a travel-sized escape for holidays, and a tidy, attractive shelf-ready set for book lovers who collect Karen Swan titles or boxed sets. For gifting, it offers value through three complete stories in one convenient package, ensuring a cohesive reading journey without hunting for multiple editions.
Books Included in This Collection:
The Last Summer
The Last Summer transports readers to 1930s St Kilda, where wild-spirit Effie Gillies first kindles a life-altering romance with Lord Sholto, heir to the Earl of Dumfries. Their one glorious week together unfolds against a backdrop of rugged shoreline, wind-worn cottages, and sea-sculpted cliffs. When a sudden storm and secrets cast shadows over their budding love, choices made in that fleeting moment ripple across years. Karen Swan combines moonlit longing with island realism to deliver a tender, sun-drenched opening to the trilogy.
The Stolen Hours
The Stolen Hours follows Mhairi MacKinnon in 1929 as the island’s limited options force a practical plan into the realm of possibility. With a winter coming, she seeks a husband, and a neighbouring Harris man offers a cunning solution: a marriage arranged on the final crossing before the seas part them from the outside world. Donald’s chaperoned arrangement becomes a test of loyalty, ambition, and the stubborn strength of two people learning to trust when distances threaten to swallow their dreams.
The Lost Lover
Flora MacQueen dreams of more than island life on St Kilda, and when wealthy adventurer James Callaghan arrives, a powerful spark kindles a summer of possibility. But winter seas separate them, and an evacuation the following summer seems to offer a second chance—until tragedy tests their bond. The Lost Lover is a sweeping, emotional tale of youth, sacrifice, and the choices that shape a life, with Karen Swan’s signature warmth and evocative sense of place.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for readers who crave immersive historical romance with a strong sense of place. If you love multi-decade narratives, female-centered stories of love and resilience, and the drama of isolated communities, you’ll be drawn to these three intertwined love stories. It’s perfect for shelf-loving romantics, gift buyers searching for a complete, visually appealing set, and fans of Karen Swan who want a cohesive, binge-worthy reading journey across three eras.
Key Benefits:
- Three complete, interwoven romantic journeys set on the dramatic Scottish island of St Kilda
- Rich historical detail across the 1920s–1930s, with authentic period atmosphere
- Compelling heroines whose courage and heart-drive the stories forward
- A cohesive reading experience ideal for gifting, collecting, or a long weekend of escapist reading
- Premium paperback format that’s easy to read, share, and display
- Value of owning a complete set in one purchase, with consistent tone and quality
About the Author:
Karen Swan writes expansive, character-driven historical romances renowned for their evocative settings and emotional depth. With a talent for weaving intimate relationships into vividly rendered landscapes, Swan creates lush, page-turning reads that transport readers to windswept coasts and close-knit communities. Her work often features strong heroines, atmospheric detail, and a balance of romance, secrets, and resilience—qualities that fans have come to expect and eagerly anticipate in each new release. The Last Summer, The Stolen Hours, and The Lost Lover showcase Swan’s mastery of mood, pacing, and heartfelt storytelling that resonates with readers who crave immersive, heroine-led journeys.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
This triple collection offers a complete, immersive reading experience that feels both intimate and cinematic. You’ll savour long, windswept days on St Kilda, follow enduring romances through shifting eras, and appreciate the comfort of a well-curated box set that travels well from armchair to holiday. It’s a thoughtful gift for historical fiction lovers, a satisfying treat for collectors, and a reliable, page-turning escape for readers seeking depth, atmosphere, and durable, feel-good storytelling—all in one elegant package.
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