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Set amid the rugged Scottish Highlands, Karen Hawkins weaves a fairy‑tale romance around Melody Macdonald, the illegitimate half‑sister of Viscount Strathmore. Having fled at twelve to apprentice as a stained‑glass artist, Melody lives independently in a thatched cottage beyond Strathmore Castle, unaccustomed to conventional courtship. Devon St John, a privileged Londoner who enjoys life chasing beauty, arrives at the castle seeking adventure and discovers a love story far different from his usual pursuits. His determination to win Melody’s heart confronts her strong will and the cultural divide between convenience and independence. The story blends historical romantic tropes with a spirited heroine’s fight for autonomy, set against the backdrop of Scotland’s reclusive, mythic charm.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Hawkins
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