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Dark Edinburgh Series by Kay Race

Book One: Trapped in the Dark Decade ...

... One woman's struggle to escape coercive control: how a pattern of assaults, humiliation and fear, at the hands of her husband, made her a virtual hostage in her own home and how she courageously fought her way back to having a normal life again.

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"Gripping ... the feeling of terror is palpable ... read it!" Verified Purchase

"A message of hope to those in Kitty's situation .. a small book which covers big issues." Verified Purchase

"A small book with a big message. Was gripped from the first page." Verified Purchase


Book Two: Dark Past, Secret Present ...

... Scandal threatens for a prominent Edinburgh priest when his past catches up with him. What will the repercussions be if his secrets are revealed? What price will he pay? How many lives have been affected by his desire for self gratification over what is right and moral?

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"A well researched delicate issue." Verified Purchase

"She handles profound issues and multiple characters well and presents a real page turner of a story." Verified Purchase

"Thoroughly enjoyable read from the first chapter to the last. You get drawn into the lives of the characters and find yourself caring what happens to them." Verified Purchase

"She broaches the topical but sensitive subject matter of clergy abuse and cover-up, without being tawdry or titillating ... the setting is beautiful Edinburgh and the author's knowledge of the city is evident throughout. I especially liked the dialogue which not only brings the plot forward but helps define each character." Verified Purchase

"It's a couldn't put it down book, gripping, exciting and well written." Verified Purchase

Book Three: Dark Hearts, Enlightened Souls ...

... This story unfolds against the twin backdrops of the emerging women's suffrage movement and the dark underbelly of Victorian Edinburgh. Louisa, in the course of her work with the city's neglected and vulnerable children, unwittingly encounters the illicit trade in young girls. This discovery leads her into peril, whereby her very life and virtue are at risk.

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"Race describes historic Edinburgh with a native scholar's eye. Part social history, part police procedural, part romance and abundant with background details. DARK HEARTS, ENLIGHTENED SOULS offers a rare glimpse into the era's dire conditions of women and children. Read our full review here:"
https://Booktrib.com/2021/08/19/a-young-girls-promising-future-is-put-into-jeopardy-in-dark-hearts-enlightened-souls/ Bookrib Reviews

"Great insight into the dark interiors of Edinburgh's past." Verified Purchase

"I've now read all of Kay Race's books and really enjoy the way she pulls the reader into the stories. Her ability to research really adds a sense of history, giving her characters and places a real sense of depth and believability. Thoroughly recommended."
"Kay Race's third book continues to enlighten and educate about the past history of the city I was born in, Edinburgh, Scotland. The locations and dialogue are true to time and place, with interweaving stories of strife and struggle, and how a handful of people can change the course of history for good. Very informative, a page turner and a great read." Goodreads, USA