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Book Four of the Darnalay Castle Series

The Song of the Magpie (Paperback)

The Song of the Magpie (Paperback)

A tale of resilience and redemption.

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Caitlin Blackwell’s life has been shaped by the whims of men—the cruel landlord who evicted her family when she was a child, the dirty grinders who bought her favors in the alleyways of Cork and the uncaring husband who was forced upon her when she arrived as a convict in Australia twenty years ago. But at last, she’s a widow. She's inherited a farm of her own, and she’s determined to seize control of her destiny.

There’s only one thing stopping her from becoming the prosperous, independent woman she’s always dreamed she could be: she’s illiterate.

Enter Michael Dunn, a man haunted with guilt. After six months of hell and hard labor at Moreton Bay penal colony—for a crime he should have known better than to commit—he’s more than haunted. He’s broken. Empty. A shell of a man. 

But somehow, he’s given another chance. A glimmer of hope in an unexpected assignment to teach an Irish widow to read. 

As Caitlin and Michael’s new life blooms amidst the vast Australian landscape, they uncover a secret that threatens everything they hold dear. Can they face the demons of their pasts and embrace an uncertain future?

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How long will my book take to arrive?

Paperback orders are generally dispatched within 3-5 business days. Shipping times vary by country and shipping method - look for estimated shipping times listed along with the shipping method choices during checkout.

What if I don't like the book? Can I return it?

Yes! If you are unhappy with your paperback for any reason, you may return it within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.

What's the steam level?

This book contains several multi-page open door sex scenes, and several shorter/less explicit scenes.

What are the content warnings?

The Song of the Magpie includes discussion of prostitution, miscarriage, physical abuse by law enforcement and forced eviction.

Do you offer book club discounts?

Yes! I'm happy to offer discounts on purchases of three or more books. Email me (louise@louisemayberry.com) with the details and we can work something out.

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The Darnalay Castle Series

Step into the early industrial age—a world of radicals and romantics, capitalists and aristocrats—in these evocative, ground-breaking historical romances.

Save up to 50% when you purchase all four books in the series!

About Louise

Louise writes steamy historical fiction from her home in the upper Midwest.

When not writing, she can be found driving an Uber, wandering her garden, attempting to talk her kids into eating healthy food, or curled up in a pool of sunshine with a cup of tea and a good book.

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