When Love Defies Time and Power — Catherine Hughes

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In this episode of Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown, Paul speaks with Catherine Hughes, author of In Silence Cries the Heart — a sweeping dual-timeline historical romance set between 1665 Scotland and the modern day.Catherine discusses the inspiration behind Donal Donn and Mary McElroy, the research into Scottish history and folklore, and the emotional themes of forbidden love, loyalty, and sacrifice that shape the novel. The conversation explores how history, memory, and storytelling echo across centuries, and why some stories refuse to stay silent.

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