Praise for Karen Swan's Wild Isle series:

"This sweeping love story gripped us from the start, so we can't wait for the next in the series. Best historical romance." The Independent

"The vivid beauty and danger of St. Kilda only enhances Swan's effortlessly intricate plotting. Toeing the line between romance and historical fiction, this gorgeous story and its unconventional heroine are sure to win hearts...A promising new series." Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"This series opener features an uncommon heroine and a fascinating historical setting that readers will enjoy." Library Journal

"A dramatic start to a gripping new series set on the Scottish island of St Kilda. The Last Summer is meticulously researched and beautifully told by one of our most prolific and talented writers. It contains all the ingredients of a wonderfully satisfying read: love, passion, drama, violence, menace and peril, and characters you fall in love with - and some you hate! Happily, this is the start of a series so your longing for more will be fulfilled." Santa Montefiore

"A sweeping page-turner with an engrossing love story at its heart, this is an absolute treat for historical fiction fans. Swan is a superb storyteller. I loved it." Eve Chase

"Powerful writing and a wonderful premise make this a novel you'll simultaneously want to savour and race through. I loved it and can’t wait for the next in the series!" Jill Mansell

"A lovely novel which I hugely enjoyed. I envy Karen Swan's skill to evoke a landscape and a very different past so effortlessly. The love story was all that one would wish and the characters are terrific." Elizabeth Buchan, author of Against Her Nature

"The most exciting, enchanting and evocative story of forbidden love I've ever read. I truly loved it and am waiting feverishly for the [next] installment." Cathy Bramley

"A delicious romantic tale of wild 1930s Scotland...Perfect for everyone dreaming of summer." Rachel Hore