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UNTYING THE KNOT [Kindle Edition]

Linda Gillard
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UNTYING THE KNOT

Marrying a war hero was a big mistake. So was divorcing him.

A wife is meant to stand by her man, especially an army wife. But Fay didn't. She walked away - from Magnus, a traumatised war veteran and from the home he was restoring: Tullibardine Tower, a ruined 16th-century castle on a Perthshire hillside.

Now their daughter Emily is getting married. But she's marrying someone she shouldn't.

And so is Magnus...


FOUR WEDDINGS & A FUNERAL meets THE HURT LOCKER in a new romantic drama from the author of Kindle bestseller, HOUSE OF SILENCE (selected for Amazon's Top Ten Best of 2011 in the Indie Author category.)

***UNTYING THE KNOT was awarded a 2012 B.R.A.G Medallion by the Book Readers Appreciation Group.***

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Praise for Linda Gillard's other novels:

"STAR GAZING was a joy to read from the first page to the last... Romantic and quirky and beautifully written." LoveReading.co.uk

"HOUSE OF SILENCE is one of those books you'll put everything else on hold for." CORNFLOWER BOOKS blog

On EMOTIONAL GEOLOGY - "A love story filled with passion and paint-stripping honesty." HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS ARTS JOURNAL

"The emotional power in these novels makes this reviewer reflect on how Charlotte and Emily Bronte might have written if they were living and writing now." NORTHWORDS NOW

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
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  • Language: English
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,557 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Shocking, bittersweet and funny 9 Sep 2011
By GilPhil
Format:Kindle Edition
It's impossible not to ache for the hero and heroine in this stunning novel. In a classic can't-live-with-him-can't-live-without-him situation - but with a heartrending extra dimension in Magnus's PTSD - Fay and Magnus have been the saving of each other, literally and metaphorically, yet life together seems impossible. Fay has divorced Magnus, unable to cope with the very thing that has restored his sanity after being invalided out of the army: Tullibardine Tower, a ruin he has devoted all his energy to restoring.

Magnus is a magnificent hero: courageous, troubled, vulnerable and impulsive (all my favourites). His struggles with PTSD - the nightmares, the flashbacks, the hallucinations and the paranoia - only serve to make him more humanly heroic. Fay is gutsy, intelligent, and no pushover: I loved her preparations for the trauma that is Magnus's engagement party to another woman. And she has a terrific sense of humour: there is one passage, told in the first person by Fay, that made me genuinely laugh out loud. There was nothing I wanted more than to see these two damaged people back together; yet I didn't see how it was possible.

Linda Gillard does not shy away from difficult subjects, and Magnus does something to Fay that makes the reader reel; yet for all his faults, I never once stopped liking him. The denouement is absolutely gripping.

I'm not one of those who has lost faith in traditional publishing - which makes me all the more bewildered that this brave, timely novel did not find a home with a big publishing house. Come on, somebody: grab it. It's not too late.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Having read three of Linda's previous novels in virtually one sitting, I've eagerly awaited the release of this, her fifth novel, and it didn't disappoint. Magnus and Fay's story will resonate with anyone who's lost the love of their life for whatever reason. Linda's wonderful characterization makes you feel their pain, their hope, and most of all their unwavering love for each other. Be warned: It's an emotional rollercoaster that had me reaching for the tissues before I'd reached halfway. By the last page I was wiping away the tears with a smile. If you only read one book this year, YOU MUST READ THIS ONE.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant story 7 Sep 2011
By Nicola TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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How does Linda Gillard do it? She writes such easy to read books, that flow and are never ever a chore to read, and yet they contain so much emotion and such depth to the story and characterisations.

This latest offering is about Fay and Magnus, a couple who divorced but never fell out of love with each other. Fay works with textiles, making what sound like some wonderful pieces, and Magnus is an ex-army man with PTSD. They're interesting characters in their own right, but put together they become even more intriguing as their love story is revealed. Added to the mix is Tullibardine Tower, a ruined castle that Magnus has taken on and renovated as a labour of love.

There are very few supporting characters in this book, because they are not needed, but I did particularly like Jessie, Magnus's mother.

This is another beautifully written book by one of my favourite authors. I feel that Linda Gillard gets to the very heart of what her characters are about, and their feelings.

I can't wait for her next book, whether it be self-published on Kindle or if a publisher actually takes a chance on a unique and brilliant writer. Publishers, you're missing out, but thankfully we, the readers, are not anymore!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
What a great book. Brilliant story - great characters. I don't know much about PTSD but it appeared very well researched. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Gill Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book
All her books are well written and satisfying to read. This is no exception, a real page turner. Can definitely recommend.
Published 22 days ago by Granny Glam
5.0 out of 5 stars B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
We are pleased to announce that Untying the Knot by Linda Gillard is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells a reader that this books is well worth their time and money!
Published 1 month ago by G. Indiebrag
4.0 out of 5 stars A slow burn
Initially I found that the book didn't flow very well, and seemed a little fragmented, but after the first couple of chapters the story became compelling and I found that I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Beverley Karen Gedlek
4.0 out of 5 stars UNTYING THE KNOT - kindle
Thoroughly enjoyed this book as well as the author's style of writing. Will try and get more books from this author.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Penny J. Odell
4.0 out of 5 stars A page turner
Any die-hard romantics will not be disappointed if they choose to read this book. I managed to read this book with out getting impatient or irritated by it as it kept me... Read more
Published 2 months ago by fuzz
4.0 out of 5 stars First time this author.
This may be the first time I read Linda Gillard, but if her other books are as well written it may be the start of another favourite author.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Margaret G. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars A love story with a difference
The protagonists in this story are Magnus and Fay, in their forties, divorced from each other, but still tied together through their daughter Emily and the experiences they shared... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jill Besterman
5.0 out of 5 stars Wondeful! An emotional rollercoaster!
This is the first book I read on my new Kindle - I was eager to read this one after having read Linda's earlier novels. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Molyneux
5.0 out of 5 stars 'We set each other free, free to prove we could live without each...
Untying the Knot is a beautiful, character-driven novel, depicting the devastating consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder, resulting from a life spent in war zones, making... Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. H. Healy
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