Colliers Row by Jan Webster is a sweeping historical family saga set against the gritty backdrop of working-class Scotland. At the heart of the novel is Kate Kilgour, a spirited and resilient heroine who refuses to be defeated by the hardships life throws her way. From the heartbreak of being abandoned by a wealthy lover to the shame of being cast out by a judgmental minister, Kate’s journey is one of endurance, strength, and fierce maternal devotion.
Set in a mining community, the story captures the daily struggles of survival under harsh economic and social conditions. Kate’s husband toils away for little pay in the dangerous pits, yet she never allows poverty or circumstance to define her. With unwavering determination, she raises her children to believe in a better future beyond the soot-stained streets of Colliers Row. Jan Webster paints a vivid portrait of a woman who, despite betrayal and injustice, remains unbroken and driven to give her family a life of dignity and hope.
