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In *Wild Mountain Thyme*, Victoria Bradshaw, an eighteen‑year‑old playwright, left a love affair with Oliver Dobbs in her memories. Years later, Oliver—now widowed and carrying his two‑year‑old son—appears at her doorstep. Victoria, drawn by lingering affection, invites him back, and together they embark on a spring visit to a castle in Scotland.
The trip becomes an emotional odyssey, forcing both to confront past choices and present realities. Throughout the novel, Pilcher explores the enduring nature of love, the bonds of family, and the unexpected ways people reconnect.
Set against the Scottish landscape, the story blends romance with realistic human relationships, underscoring the novel’s themes of rediscovery and the healing power of companionship.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Rosamunde Pilcher
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