Colin John Dodds - Betty Corrigall: The Lady of Hoy | Paperback | Small Town Romance

Immerse yourself in the poignant true story of Betty Corrigall with this moving small-town romance adaptation. Set on the island of Hoy in Orkney during the 1770s, this novel chronicles the life, love, and tragic loss experienced by a young woman facing societal constraints and despair.

• Explores the struggles of a woman lost to history, revealing her indomitable spirit.
• A moving story inspired by the true events surrounding Betty Corrigall's life and tragic outcome.
• Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Orkney, focusing on themes of love, heartache, and belonging.
• Categorized as Small Town Romance and Romantic Adaptations.

At just 27, Betty navigates a passionate romance with a whaler, resulting in an unplanned pregnancy and subsequent abandonment. Facing merciless societal judgment without support, Betty grapples with despair, leading to a tragic end. Denied consecrated burial by the Lairds of Hoy and the Kirk, her story remains largely untold until now.

• Author: Colin John Dodds
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: April 24, 2026
• Print Length: 165 pages
• Dimensions: 152 x 10 x 229mm (15.24 x 0.97 x 22.86 cm)
• Item Weight: 308 g
• ISBN-13: 979-8258618610
• Manufacturer/Publisher: Independently published
• Best Sellers Rank Highlights: #2,518 in Small Town Romance, #238 in Romantic Adaptations

Discover the enduring quest for belonging and the powerful narrative of a woman constrained by her time in this compelling historical romance adaptation.