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A sweeping medieval historical adventure romance that carries an Irish castaway and a Tlingit trader across the wild coasts and great cities of twelfth-century America. Cross-cultural slow-burn romance, perilous trade routes and richly drawn indigenous worlds.She Washed Ashore In A Strange Land. His Journey Couldn't Wait.After joining her brother on Prince Madog's voyage to the western lands, Aisling is tossed overboard in a storm and washes ashore on the Gulf Coast of America. Caxna, a Tlingit trader and former shaman, discovers her, and she enlists his help. But he has his own demons to contend with, and is sworn to an arduous trading journey to the distant Mayan city of Xicallanca, a journey his clan's freedom depends upon. With Aisling at his side, everything he thought he knew about his path begins to shift, and the choice between his oath and the woman he can't leave behind grows harder with every mile.Along the Far Shores is part of the Celtic Knot series, for readers who love cross-cultural romance, castaway survival and medieval adventure. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Sara Donati and Kate Quinn.“In the best tradition of the romantic adventure and breathtaking scenery of Sarah Donati and Diana Gabaldon, Gleeson takes the reader through a compelling and riveting plot that'll linger past the last page. Gleeson leaves us with a memorable and poignant love story and a vision of a wonderful culture, unique in my experience of literature.” Karen Charlton, author of The Heiress of Linn Hagh and Catching the Eagle“The underlying sexual tension is all the more powerful for the beautifully restrained writing, which makes the slightest touch electric; a medicinal massage becomes a moment of physical communion. This is what Kristin Gleeson does best; portraying different cultures and showing how humanity can cross them.” Jean Gill, author of Song at Dawn Read more

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