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In the noble world of Rossville, family pride is revered, and a wound runs deep when Thomas St. Clair, the youngest son of the Earl, marries the humble yet enchanting Sarah Black, a girl of unknown origins and no wealth. This captivating tale unfolds with the return of the Rossville widow and her daughter-heiress, Gertrude, from France to Scotland. As Gertrude faces the scrutiny of relatives and potential suitors, she also grapples with the unsettling presence of a mysterious stranger who threatens her mother. Amidst her challenges, including the possibility of falling for the wrong man, we ...

In Destiny, Volume 2, Susan Edmonstone Ferrier presents her final masterpiece, divided into two captivating volumes. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the novel intricately weaves together themes of romance, rivalry, and the complexities of human relationships. With vivid geographical descriptions and an exploration of loves trials—jealousies, resolutions, and the fragility of connections—this narrative offers a profound glimpse into the essence of human nature in 19th-century Scotland. - Summary by Christine Rottger

In Destiny, Volume 1, Susan Edmonstone Ferriers captivating final novel transports readers to the enchanting Scottish Highlands of the late 1800s. With lush geographical descriptions, the narrative weaves a rich tapestry of romantic entanglements—filled with flirtation, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships. Dive into a world where the intricacies of love and rivalry unfold against a stunning backdrop, showcasing the very essence of human nature. - Summary by Christine Rottger

Love! A word that superstition elevates to divine status, that time has transformed into humor, and that self-will has spun into a tantalizing madness. - Alexander and Campaspe. Meet Lady Juliana, the pampered seventeen-and-a-half-year-old daughter of the Earl of Cortland, who is promised in marriage to a wealthy but aging Duke, capable of providing her every luxury. Defying her fathers wishes, she elopes with her dashing but impoverished lover. Their journey leads them to a quirky Scottish castle, where the challenges of love and family await. Can their unconventional marriage withstand the ...