Smoke on the Wind A Novel
Smoke on the Wind A Novel by Kelli Estes, published by Amazon Publishing in June 2025, is a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. This 395-page novel intertwines the lives of two devoted mothers, separated by centuries, as they navigate their respective challenges. Keaka Denney embarks on a bittersweet adventure with her son, Colin, along the West Highland Way, while grappling with the aftermath of her marriage. Simultaneously, in 1801, Sorcha Chisholm faces a perilous journey after being evicted from her home, seeking safety for her son amidst turmoil.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family life and the enduring bond between mothers and their children. As Keaka experiences unsettling visions of Sorcha’s past, the narrative delves into the connections that transcend time and circumstance. Both women are portrayed as resilient figures, determined to protect their sons against overwhelming odds. This edition offers an engaging blend of historical and contemporary fiction, inviting readers to reflect on the strength found in shared experiences across generations.
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In the magnificent Scottish Highlands, two devoted mothers separated by centuries discover a haunting connection in a gripping novel by the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl Who Wrote in Silk.
Struggling with the tragic end of her marriage, Keaka Denney is on a bittersweet adventure in Scotland with her son, Colin. She’s joining him on a weeklong hike along the West Highland Way before he enters university in Glasgow. Soon into the journey, Keaka’s disquieting visions begin–a woman from ages past reaching for Colin, a burning cottage, violence.
Scotland, 1801. After Sorcha Chisholm and her son are wrenched from their home in a brutal eviction, they face an arduous trek toward a new beginning. When Sorcha learns she’s wanted for a murder she didn’t commit, she and her son run for their lives. Then help arrives from the strangest woman in the most unexpected ways.
Centuries apart, Keaka and Sorcha walk the same path–devoted mothers in circumstances beyond their control who will do anything to keep their sons safe. Defying logic, they find strength in each other. But what does their connection mean? And how far will it go?
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