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The Keening (Remnants) Paperback – November 30, 2015

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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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The latest novel from historical fiction author Margaret Pinard"Dramatic, engrossing, and a must-read. That's The Keening! Pinard's latest - and first in a series - takes you to a rapidly changing Scotland and into the lives of the MacLean family. Her vivid depictions of life and landscape on the Isle of Mull and in urbanizing and industrializing Scotland allow you to be swept away by her story. You can close your eyes and imagine you're there, sharing in the challenges of a crofter family; struggling with them to protect their land, livelihoods, and dreams; lamenting the disappointments & celebrating the victories, however large or small. Pinard's characters come alive, and you find yourself rooting for the family, waiting in suspense to see what fresh trials and new beginnings life will bring. The Keening is an exciting, emotional, and captivating story that leaves you wanting more."--From reviewer Tonya RaweA family torn apart by the effects of war must now deal with the trickle-down effects of peace: the collapse of the kelp industry on which they depend.Sheila McLean worries about her children getting ahead in the rapidly industrializing world of 1822, while her second husband Gillan is never quite sure about his ability to replace the father of her children. Neil, the firstborn son at sixteen, must put duty before his own hopes and dreams, but what about when love enters his life?Muirne, younger than Neil by a year, can no longer count on a dependable future in her own parish, and wants to find a way to contribute to her family’s safety, too. But is marriage the only way to do it?Little ones Sheena and Alisdair are swept along with the tides of change as the McLeans flee their home in search of peace and security. But where will they find a new place to call home? When will the keening end, and their new lives begin?
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Remnants
  2. Print length
    266 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 30, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.67 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    098985065X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0989850650
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"The details of the place and era are richly evoked in the capable hands of this author. A historical novel set in the heart of change in Scotland." -TripFiction.com

"Dramatic, engrossing, and a must-read...takes you to a rapidly changing Scotland and into the lives of the MacLean family. Her vivid depictions of life and landscape on the Isle of Mull and in urbanizing and industrializing Scotland allow you to be swept away by her story. You can close your eyes and imagine you're there" -Tonya Rawe, Reader

"Full of surprises. The author does a beautiful job blending hope and despair...completely relatable...lingering throughout the story is perseverance, triumph, and survivalism in each of the character's lives. The author brings a mature writing style and the magic of the unknown" -Porter, Reader

About the Author

Margaret Pinard has spent her first few decades traveling the globe in search of adventures to incorporate into her writing, including living in the lands of the Celts, the cities of European fashion, and several dolce far niente Mediterranean cultures. Her novels include Memory's Hostage, a historical mystery; Dulci's Legacy, a YA mystery; The Keening and The Grasping Root, Books 1 and 2 in the Remnants series. She resides in Portland, OR.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taste Life Twice; 1st edition (November 30, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 098985065X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0989850650
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.67 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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MARGARET PINARD has spent her first few decades traveling the globe in search of adventures to incorporate into her writing, including living in the lands of the Celts, the cities of European fashion, and several dolce far niente Mediterranean cultures. She loves research and will use any excuse to learn about Celtic cultures and the 19th century.

She is a keen and omnivorous reader, a traveller who loves to plan, and a lover of song and dance in many forms.

Her novels include The Keening, The Grasping Root, and Storm Wrack & Spindrift, which make up the historical drama series, Remnants; Memory's Hostage, a historical mystery; and Dulci's Legacy, a YA mystery/fantasy hybrid. She resides in Portland, OR.

Find out more at www.margaretpinard.com.

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An engrossing family saga of a family of dispossessed Highlanders.
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An engrossing family saga of a family of dispossessed Highlanders.
This is my first five star read this year that isn't a Dickens novel. This is an engrossing tale of a family of crofters forcibly thrown off the land, which they'd been farming on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Highlands for generations. The action is set in the 1820s, the laird, driven by capitalist concerns, wants to put his land over to sheep grazing and uproot the crofters eking out a living. The family move first to Glasgow, a city in the throes of rapid industrialisation, but the cotton mills are unhealthy for the father's lungs and so the mother tries to scrape together the fare to emigrate to Canada, for a new start. Margaret Pinard has created some memorable characters, who battle against adversity. Now I should look for the second part of the saga.
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Jim Holroyd
5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing family saga of a family of dispossessed Highlanders.
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This is my first five star read this year that isn't a Dickens novel. This is an engrossing tale of a family of crofters forcibly thrown off the land, which they'd been farming on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Highlands for generations. The action is set in the 1820s, the laird, driven by capitalist concerns, wants to put his land over to sheep grazing and uproot the crofters eking out a living. The family move first to Glasgow, a city in the throes of rapid industrialisation, but the cotton mills are unhealthy for the father's lungs and so the mother tries to scrape together the fare to emigrate to Canada, for a new start. Margaret Pinard has created some memorable characters, who battle against adversity. Now I should look for the second part of the saga.
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Jim Holroyd
5.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing family saga of a family of dispossessed Highlanders.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
This is my first five star read this year that isn't a Dickens novel. This is an engrossing tale of a family of crofters forcibly thrown off the land, which they'd been farming on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Highlands for generations. The action is set in the 1820s, the laird, driven by capitalist concerns, wants to put his land over to sheep grazing and uproot the crofters eking out a living. The family move first to Glasgow, a city in the throes of rapid industrialisation, but the cotton mills are unhealthy for the father's lungs and so the mother tries to scrape together the fare to emigrate to Canada, for a new start. Margaret Pinard has created some memorable characters, who battle against adversity. Now I should look for the second part of the saga.
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Valerie Ihsan
4.0 out of 5 stars When's the next one out?!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
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I enjoyed reading this first-in-series book--seeing the details of historical life in Scotland and in Nova Scotia. The characters were all likable and my heart went out to the family when terror and tragedy sets in. It was heart-warming to see the family love and the honor in sticking together for the family's sake. I'm anxious for the next book so I can find out which of Muirne's suitors will win her heart.
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GVWM
5.0 out of 5 stars thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to the second in this ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
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Pinard has reached her stride! This book sings with the winds of Scotland to the chill of Nova Scotia. My husband and I, both retired English teachers, thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to the second in this emerging series.
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Bridgevilleian
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2016
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I found this book really enjoyable as did my family members. I loved the characters and the way they moved through the story. I am looking forward to the next volumes.
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Elle Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Total immersion.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
From page one, I was hooked. I've had a rough year, and reading has fallen by the wayside. Margaret's book was worth taking time from my busy and exhausting life for. Every chapter pulled me further into a time in history I knew little about. Ms. Pinard's vivid imagery and strong prose brought the characters and setting to life, but didn't weigh the story down with descriptions. The dialogue was time appropriate, which, though it shouldn't be, is refreshing for the historical fiction I've been exposed to. By the end of the book, I knew and loved each character so much that I feel I could predict their actions in situations. That alone had me anticipating the second installment of the Remnants series, Grasping Roots (which has an incredible opening sentence). I can't wait to follow the characters through their journey and struggles.

Do yourself a favor and get immersed in Margaret's world. Thank me later.
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ct1156
5.0 out of 5 stars The Keening ( Remnants Book 1) Great story, great characters
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
The Keening is a compelling story of a working class family's struggle to stay together and thrive through tumultuous times and increasingly challenging circumstances. The characters are well crafted, though I would not have been bored by a little more detail to their individual character. Ms Pinard's knowledge of the subject matter and brisk movement through the story make it a fast paced read, but engrossing. I really had to make myself put it down when the pesty necessities of my own life interfered. I only have two " wishes" in regards to The Keening. One is that I wish the author had resisted the omnipresent advice to edit ruthlessly and Indulged in some more descriptive prose around the characters as individuals, even some of the supporting ones, and their movements and situations. I really feel her writing is strong and engaging enough that this book would have read beautifully at four or even (maybe?) five hundred pages. My second wish is that I would have discovered it when the sequel was already published because I had my finger ready for the buy now button! I hope it's coming soon!
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Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars Will leave you wanting more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015
This novel will leave you wanting more. The rich and colorful language of the landscape and characters really makes the reader feel like they are right there throughout the whole story. You absorb what each character feels through the twists and turns of the plot. And the author obviously knows Scotland and its history--but makes it accessible and interesting to anyone.

From the first pages, you immediately sense that the story is going to be full of surprises. The author does a beautiful job blending hope and despair as the characters face a world of unknown challenges and opportunities. At it's core, this novel is completely relatable--the reader realizes that, despite best efforts, the world is full of forces beyond one's control. Yet lingering throughout the story is perseverance, triumph, and survivalism in each of the character's lives. The author brings a mature writing style and the magic of the unknown.

Great book for a plane ride or quiet evening. I'm already getting some copies as gifts!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awe Inspiring.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2015
One needs to only read the author's short bio to get a feel for what one is in store for with The Keening as you will indeed be "transported to a different time and place." One is instantly spellbound by the rich and vivid details of a world that is both heart wrenching and incredibly beautiful at the same time. The lives of the MaClean family are fully developed and we become fully invested in their plight as they struggle to overcome the troubles of life in 1800 Scotland. The magic and mastery of Miss Pinard's incredible grasp of history and her passion for the world she has created will be a delight for readers of all ages and will have us all yearning for what is to come in the next installments.
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