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Friday, 14 August 2026

Novice Threads (Silver Sampler Series Book 1) by Nancy Jardine




Novice Threads
(Silver Sampler Series Book 1)
By Nancy Jardine



Publication Date: 15th May 2024
Publisher: Nancy Jardine with Ocelot Press 
Page Length: 388 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction

A thirst for education. Shattered dreams. Fragile relations.

1840s Scotland

Being sent to school is the most exhilarating thing that’s ever happened to young Margaret Law. She sharpens her newly-acquired education on her best friend, Jessie Morison, till Jessie is spirited away to become a scullery maid. But how can Margaret fulfil her visions of becoming a schoolteacher when her parents’ tailoring and drapery business suddenly collapses and she must find a job?

Salvation from domestic drudgery – or never-ending seamstress work – comes via Jessie whose employer seeks a tutor for his daughter. Free time exploring Edinburgh with Jessie is great fun, but increasing tension in the household claws at Margaret’s nerves.
Margaret also worries about her parents' estrangement, and the mystery of Jessie's unknown father.

When tragedy befalls the household in Edinburgh, Margaret must forge a new pathway for the future – though where will that be?


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Nancy Jardine



Nancy writes historical and contemporary fiction. 1st Century Roman Britain is the setting of her Celtic Fervour Series. Victorian and Edwardian history has sneaked into two of her ancestry-based contemporary mysteries, and her current Silver Sampler Series is set in Victorian Scotland.

Her novels have achieved Finalist status in UK book competitions (People's Book Prize; Scottish Association of Writers) and have received prestigious Online Book Awards.

Published with Ocelot Press, writing memberships include – Historical Novel Society; Romantic Novelists Association; Scottish Association of Writers; Federation of Writers Scotland; Alliance of Independent Authors.

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2 comments:

  1. I got lost in a book!14 August 2026 at 09:22

    I like the idea of a sampler series, especially with the historical side of it. What made you choose embroidery as the thread running through the stories?

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  2. Maddie14 August 2026 at 09:31

    Victorian Scotland is such a wonderful setting for historical fiction, and I’m intrigued by Margaret’s determination to make something of herself through education. Then throw in friendship, family tensions and a mystery or two… yes, I’d definitely want to know what happens next! 📚✨

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