Margaret Westlie
The Hill Family
We have four spruce trees in a cluster on the rise at the edge of our property. They were tiny when we moved in here
September 1, 2023
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Prince Edward Island's Scottish Heritage
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Margaret Westlie
A Trip to Point Prim
We went on a business day trip yesterday, out to Point Prim to deliver books. It was a beautiful sunny day – nice and warm.
June 27, 2023
Margaret Westlie
Learning to Write
Who would have thought? Certainly not me. My career as a nurse lasted 25 years and I gave it up willingly when my husband said
June 1, 2023
Margaret Westlie
Eavesdropping and Favourite Places
I don’t eavesdrop very well. I mostly mind my own business. Even if I did overhear a conversation or a comment that intrigued me I
May 22, 2023
Margaret Westlie
Cloud Shadows
One Sunday afternoon we were in the backyard on Connaught Avenue. We were all lying on the blanket watching for clouds in a cloudless sky.
May 9, 2023
Margaret Westlie
Marvin
We lost Marvin this spring. He was a lovely old barn cat who actually never left the hayloft. He used to sit up in the
April 8, 2023
Historical Fiction Set in Prince Edward Island
Newly Edited Works of Scottish Genealogy
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Reader's Reviews
“Read this book if you love being whisked into the past, if you like a bit of romance and want a character you can really cheer for! The story follows a young woman in the 1800’s who is a descendent of the early Scottish settlers. Her dominating mother marries her off to a man she has never met, and she faces many challenges in her new relationship and in making a home. I loved the story. It was fun to read and obviously well researched. A wonderful bit of escapism and very well written. I’m going to look for other books by the author.”
“The husband's family is from PEI, and he's descended (as are so many others) from Murdoch "Tailor" MacLeod. This is a valuable resource, pulling together lots of fact (and some family legends I'd never heard!) in an easily-consultable manner. If you're researching your Scots ancestry and your people came thru the Island, you need this book.”
“Make yourself a pot of tea, settle into your favourite cozy chair and lose yourself once again in one of Westlie’s delightful mysteries. Westlie is lovely to read, unlike so many shoot ‘em up, murder mysteries. The Prince Edward Island setting is soothing and relaxing. The characters are believable, with a bit of sass to them that really brings them to life. If you're looking for a book to bring on vacation, Ghost Baby is a wonderful choice.”
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Publishing
Do you have an Island story to tell or a work of genealogy and Island history to publish? Contact us!
Book Sales
We sell e-pub editions of many of our works directly from our website, or use the links to our retail partners to purchase a paperback edition.
Editing
We can assist in editing your Island book and preparing it for publication.
Book Club
We can arrange special pricing for bulk orders of our books by book clubs. Contact us for details.
