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Her Heart for a Compass: A Novel Hardcover – August 3, 2021


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“[An] intriguing coming-of-age story fans of historical drama are sure to enjoy…the novel…[paints] a rich, believable picture of 19th-century life.” — USA Today

  "Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has delivered to readers a brilliant and glittering jewel of a novel, replete with fascinating historical detail, lush lyrical language, and compelling, complex characters who leap from the page. I was wholly swept away by this story, wishing to race through its gripping plot while also lingering to relish each delicious page. This beautiful novel heralds the entry of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, as the new leading voice in Historical Fiction." — Allison Pataki, New York Times Bestselling author of The Queen’s Fortune

"Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York has looked deep into her own generous impulsive heart to write a compelling story of a young woman who rebels against the restrictive Victorian conventions of her time to find self-fulfilment and love.” — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer

“Fans of Downton Abbey will revel in everything they love about a big, fat 19th-century yarn.” — Kirkus Reviews

"Captivating...A debut historical novel of thought-provoking escapism. The pages turn swiftly." — Booklist

“A tale of daring and determination, set against the glamorous heights, and the harsh restrictions of aristocratic society in the middle years of the British nineteenth century." — Sir Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey

About the Author

Sarah Ferguson is the Duchess of York. She is also a bestselling novelist, memoirist, and children’s book author, film producer, and has been a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers and Wedgewood china. She currently campaigns for her Children in Crisis international charity and works on historical documentaries and films that draw on her deep interest in Victorian history. The mother of two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and grandmother of three precious grandchildren, she lives in Windsor.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow (August 3, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062976524
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062976529
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.65 x 9 inches
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
Like many others I was surprised to find that the Duchess of York had turned into a novelist ~ and a very good one at that. So what makes this book so readable? Why is it hard to put down?

One answer has to do with how well the author immerses the reader in the fictive world.

In this case we have the 1860s and 1870s brought to life on the pages of this novel. The opening was suitably gripping and intriguing. A debutante Miss is about to have her engagement announced to a Scottish Earl, when___her feet carry her away from the ball!

As the ball has the cream of London and Scottish Society, as it had expressly been planned to celebrate this engagement, and as running away is not something a nicely-brought-up young lady does, the fact that Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott disappears causes plenty to tongues to wag.

And what an escape it is! Lady Margaret steps out of her father’s garden gate and finds herself in the midst of unimaginable squalor. Even though she is near Montagu House, her father’s London estate, she manages to get lost. It is after midnight, but even in bright sunlight 1870s London was hidden by a thick pall of unhealthy air, making it difficult to see.

But we cannot lose our protagonist too early, so even though Margaret is comfortably chatting with a fellow Scot in this un-salubrious part of London, she is hauled away by a family friend, concerned about her reputation and her dangerous naïveté. Thank heavens, her bully of a father never learned all the particulars of this escapade!

And so Ms. Ferguson (it seems strange to use her court title of Her Grace, so I will refer to her either as Ms Ferguson or Sarah) brings this world to life with plenty of telling details. Not only do we try to peer through the smog of 1870s London, but we inhale the filthy stink of the River Thames, and the odor of unwashed bodies. As most romances set in 19th-century London do not mention the unmentionable, Sarah’s debut novel provides a refreshing take on what it was actually like to live at that time.

My only real complaint is with the audio version of this novel, in which the narrator has the strange habit of letting her voice soften as she dramatically slows it down. This is followed by a pause and then a sound that seems to be a sniff, before we pick up the narration at its usual speed.

I have never heard a narrator do that before, and I have to say I didn’t like it at all. It was very distracting and pulled me out of the novel, something you never want to do. Five Stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
This is the first book by this author that I have read and it was really interesting. Lots of details of the time. I really enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it to others.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022
The year is 1865 and we will follow Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott for the next 11 years. We start with her parents finding her a suitable husband, as Margaret listens her father makes this statement. "Our estates have lots of sheep He has woollen mills. I call this match serendipity." Margaret could not sacrifice herself for the duty of her parents, she needed to follow her heart. Or she would be miserable no matter what she encountered in her lifetime.
In following her heart, Margaret will lose friends and family as she will not be pressured into putting duty above all else. She finds peace helping the poorest of children and writing children's books. With this historical drama one can enjoy the luscious imagination used to paint the picture of the lives of Lady Margaret her parents and the man she marries. After all they are real. The reader can relate to Margaret's story of courageousness, and will find the read intriguing along with fascinatingly well written.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
Wow what a magnificent story! With all the fabulous touches of any strong, ambitious, intelligent, courageous and brilliant women of 2023. But set in the mid to late 1800's. Beautifully written Sarah Duchess of York and your team. You bring history to life and match it with this idealistic time of what we wish would be happening in today's society but with the realism of what was happening in the 1800s in Victorian times.
As I said.... I am a fan 😊
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
What a wonderful story! I picked this book out of curiosity just because of the author, at least I'm being honest. The details of Margaret's life and her expectations versus society's constrictions were very different than how we live today. The story kept me interested and entertained. I will be reading the next book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
I wasn't expecting a lot of a celebrity author, but the book was on sale and I was curious. Know this; Sarah can write. The book started off a bit slowly for me, but about one-quarter of the way through I could not put it down. The author really brings the reader into the era and the customs of that era, with plentiful details and believable character development.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
Margaret is strong willed and courageous. She took her life into her own hands and with hard work was happy with her life.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Liked everything. Keep me interested

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Lukas
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely author
Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2024
I really enjoy Sarah Ferguson's historical view on life in that time I enjoyed both her books she's an unlikely author because people don't expect her to write such exciting books
Jacqui N
5.0 out of 5 stars Great relaxing ready. Couldn't put it down.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters, descriptions of the victorian era and life were very good. Great to read a book that is independent, but also a comfort and relaxing to read. Chill out and enjoy.
MARIA
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in Spain on December 9, 2023
Disfruté mucho leyendo esta novela histórica.
Mystic
4.0 out of 5 stars Summer read
Reviewed in the Netherlands on July 22, 2023
A good pool side book. A bit of a confusing start but read easily. A typical summer novel.
Chris17
5.0 out of 5 stars Cadeau pour ma meilleure amie
Reviewed in France on January 10, 2022
Super achat ! Mon amie était ravie de son cadeau et adore en découvrir l’histoire !