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Through poetry and two novels.

Lise Mayne’s lyrical voice traces the ache for home and the defiant fight for survival. Readers praise the depth of her characters and the power and authenticity of her storytelling. Her work has received multiple award nominations and five-star commendations from peers, reviewers and readers.
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Time Enough

Torn Away, Torn Between, Torn Apart

  • In the early 1900’s, a young Yorkshire woman, raised an orphan, is torn from her sanctuary and lands on the Isle of Man, into the arms of a man whose passion and deceit will determine her future, and that of her eldest son.
  • The Manxman ignites her passion, but when his true nature comes to light, she falls in love with his older brother. Choosing marriage and motherhood, she lives with her in-laws in a tiny cottage by the Irish Sea. Though haunted by guilt and desire, bearing a secret that could destroy her family, she is happy raising her six children. Suddenly, her husband’s fatal illness means she must lead the family across the ocean and seek refuge with the brother who nearly destroyed them, once. With only her thirteen-year old son as sole support, she is caught between duty and desire. They cling together until tragedy and betrayal tear them apart, forcing them to choose separate paths.

In 1900’s, a young Yorkshire woman, raised an orphan, is torn from her sanctuary and lands on the Isle of Man, into the arms of a man whose passion and deceit will determine her future, and that of her eldest son.

The Manxman ignites her passion, but when his true nature comes to light, she falls in love with his older brother. Choosing marriage and motherhood, she lives with her in-laws in a tiny cottage by the Irish Sea. Though haunted by guilt and desire, bearing a secret that could destroy her family, she is happy raising her six children. Suddenly, her husband’s fatal illness means she must lead the family across the ocean and seek refuge with the brother who nearly destroyed them, once. With only her thirteen-year old son as sole support, she is caught between duty and desire. They cling together until tragedy and betrayal tear them apart, forcing them to choose separate paths.

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  • The Journey Begins

Perfect for readers
who love:

  • Multigenerational family stories 
  • Strong female and male leads in historical fiction
  • Emigration, resilience, and cultural heritage 
  • Rich, immersive period detail from the 1900’s 
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photo credit: Peel Harbour, J.E. Mayne
  • A Longing For Home
Spanning three decades and two continents, from the wind-swept Isle of Man, the dark forests of Michigan and Manitoulin Island and further to the vast Canadian prairies, this family saga follows a mother and son bound by love yet divided by anger. Can forgiveness heal the past? Is there time enough to heal old wounds, reclaim lost dreams, and build something lasting?
“But to emigrate, William? I did it once. You haven’t a clue how hard it is. New country; foreign ways, struggling to fit in…And I only crossed the Irish Sea, not the Atlantic, for pity’s sake.” 
-Euphemia
“But to emigrate, William? I did it once. You haven’t a clue how hard it is. New country; foreign ways, struggling to fit in…And I only crossed the Irish Sea, not the Atlantic, for pity’s sake.” 
-Euphemia
“But to emigrate, William? I did it once. You haven’t a clue how hard it is. New country; foreign ways, struggling to fit in…And I only crossed the Irish Sea, not the Atlantic, for pity’s sake.” 
-Euphemia
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  • Producer: Oprelle Publications
  • Editor: Jessica Mayne
  • Producer: Oprelle Publications
  • Editor: Jessica Mayne
  • readers’ praise
Mayne's writing is elegant while remaining grounded, allowing us into both the physical world and the inner lives of her characters with striking clarity. The historical backdrop, meticulously detailed and exhaustively researched, goes a long way in the portrayal of the immigrant experience. The infusion of faery lore adds a haunting beauty and altogether makes this epic a great read. 
Jamie Michele
Readers’ Favourite 
Time Enough is a blessing to all who read it. Lise Mayne has written something so magnificent with such grace that I'll be thinking about her writing many lifetimes from now. What a novel! What a voice! WOW!
Richard Van Camp
Author of The Moon of Letting Go
Time Enough is an epic family saga that explores the power of love, courage and what it means to be home. Meticulously researched and exquisitely rendered, Mayne stakes her claim as a historical fiction writer-to-watch. A masterful achievement.
Ali Bryan
Author of Coq
In this book, Mayne masterfully weaves together a tale of resilience, duty, strength and hope that's a masterpiece tribute to all people searching for a better life.
Joan Fernandez
Author, Saving Vincent
Time Enough follows the journey of a family across an ocean, a continent, and the decades. It's a heartfelt story written in musical prose that probes the strengths and breaking points of family bonds. Lise Mayne's skills as a writer shine on every page in what is clearly a labour of love. In reading Time Enough we are time travelers, immersed in the rich scents, sights and sounds of another era. This is a magical, charming and spellbinding novel.
Gail Anderson Dargatz
Author of The Cure for Death by Lightning and The Almost Widow.
An intimate yet sweeping portrait of one immigrant family's journey from the Isle of Man to North America. Rich with cultural touchstones, heartbreaking losses, and enduring hope, this novel beautifully captures the trials and triumphs of starting anew. A tender, unforgettable saga of survival and second chances.
Fran Kimmel
Author of No Good Asking
Time Enough is more than a story—it is an experience. It sings with history, heartbreak, and hope, echoing the timeless struggles and triumphs of those who came before us. Readers of sweeping, emotionally resonant fiction in the tradition of The Thorn Birds, The Nightingale, or Pachinko will find much to treasure here.
Editorial Review, Next Best Reads
  • readers’ praise
Mayne's writing is elegant while remaining grounded, allowing us into both the physical world and the inner lives of her characters with striking clarity. The historical backdrop, meticulously detailed and exhaustively researched, goes a long way in the portrayal of the immigrant experience. The infusion of faery lore adds a haunting beauty and altogether makes this epic a great read. 
Jamie Michele
Readers’ Favourite 
Time Enough is a blessing to all who read it. Lise Mayne has written something so magnificent with such grace that I'll be thinking about her writing many lifetimes from now. What a novel! What a voice! WOW!
Richard Van Camp
Author of The Moon of Letting Go
Time Enough is an epic family saga that explores the power of love, courage and what it means to be home. Meticulously researched and exquisitely rendered, Mayne stakes her claim as a historical fiction writer-to-watch. A masterful achievement.
Ali Bryan
Author of Coq
In this book, Mayne masterfully weaves together a tale of resilience, duty, strength and hope that's a masterpiece tribute to all people searching for a better life.
Joan Fernandez
Author, Saving Vincent
Time Enough follows the journey of a family across an ocean, a continent, and the decades. It's a heartfelt story written in musical prose that probes the strengths and breaking points of family bonds. Lise Mayne's skills as a writer shine on every page in what is clearly a labour of love. In reading Time Enough we are time travelers, immersed in the rich scents, sights and sounds of another era. This is a magical, charming and spellbinding novel.
Gail Anderson Dargatz
Author of The Cure for Death by Lightning and The Almost Widow.
An intimate yet sweeping portrait of one immigrant family's journey from the Isle of Man to North America. Rich with cultural touchstones, heartbreaking losses, and enduring hope, this novel beautifully captures the trials and triumphs of starting anew. A tender, unforgettable saga of survival and second chances.
Fran Kimmel
Author of No Good Asking
Time Enough is more than a story—it is an experience. It sings with history, heartbreak, and hope, echoing the timeless struggles and triumphs of those who came before us. Readers of sweeping, emotionally resonant fiction in the tradition of The Thorn Birds, The Nightingale, or Pachinko will find much to treasure here.
Editorial Review, Next Best Reads