The Taming of a Scottish Princess

Informationen zum Autor New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Hawkins writes novels that have been praised as touching! witty! charming! and heartwarming. A native Southerner who grew up in the mountains of East Tennessee where storytelling is a way of life! Karen recently moved to frosty New England with her beloved husband and multiple foster dogs. The Dove Pond series is a nod to the thousands of books that opened doors for her to more adventures! places! and discoveries than she ever imagined possible. To find out more about Karen! check in with her at Facebook.com/KarenHawkinsWriter! @KarenHawkinsAuthor on Instagram! and at her website! KarenHawkins.com. Klappentext A romantic novel set in Scotland during the Regency period! new in the "Hurst Amulet" series. a>CHAPTER 1 From the diary of Michael Hurst, famous explorer and Egyptologist: Finally, I have the entire treasure map in my possession—the one that will lead us to the lost Hurst Amulet, which was taken from my family so many centuries ago. I was certain the map revealed the final clue to the amulet’s location and I was ready to proceed thus. Or I was until my blasted assistant, the redoubtable Miss Jane Smythe-Haughton, made a completely unrequested observation that I was “anything but well versed in this particular form of cartography” and I should have an expert examine the bloody thing. Her distrust in my knowledge is as large as it is abiding. However, I’m now forced to prove myself, so I’m having the map reviewed by a renowned expert. Once I receive confirmation that my theory is correct, we will begin the final quest for the amulet. After, of course, I finish mocking Jane to hell and back for her disbelief in my profound and infallible map-reading abilities. London, England October 12, 1822 Michael Hurst ignored the stir of excitement that flowed across the ballroom at his entrance. “Damn fools,” he muttered, tugging on his cravat. His sister Mary sent him an exasperated glance. “Leave that alone.” “It’s choking me.” “It’s fashionable and you must look presentable.” At his annoyed glare, she added in an earnest tone, “Michael, this ballroom is full of potential investors for your expeditions.” Potential headaches were what they were. “I’m here, aren’t I?” he asked irritably. “Where’s that damned refreshment table? If I’m going to face these monkeys, I’ll need a drink.” “They’re not monkeys, but lovely women who—” She caught his expression and grimaced. “Perhaps a drink will improve your spirits. Lady Bellforth usually sets the refreshment table by the library doors.” He nodded and stepped in that direction. As if in answer to that one step, fans and lashes fluttered, seemingly hoping to trap him in a gossamer hold. “For the love of Ra,” he said through gritted teeth, “don’t they have anything better to do than stare?” “You’re famous,” Mary said calmly. “I don’t wish to be famous.” “But you are, so you’ll just have to live with it.” She placed a hand on his arm. “Just smile and nod and we’ll make our way through this crowd in no time at all.” “Smiling won’t work, but this will.” He scowled instead, noticing with glee that several of the flowery fans stopped fluttering. “Michael, you can’t—” He placed his hand firmly under her elbow and led her into the crowd, scowling at first one hopeful-looking miss and then another. They blushed, then sagged, as if he’d stabbed their empty little hearts. Mary made an impatient noise and then said in a low voice, “We’ll never get another sponsor if you keep that up. These women are the daughters and sisters of wealthy men who could aid your expeditions greatly!” “They are cotton-headed bits of fluff, and I refuse to pander to them.” He almost stopped when one of them boldly winked at him. ...

Product details

• Authors: Karen Hawkins
• Publisher: Pocket Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 23.05.2012
• EAN: 9781439175958
• ISBN: 978-1-4391-7595-8
• No. of pages: 375
• Dimensions: 109 mm x 171 mm x 25 mm
• Series: The Hurst Amulet; The Hurst Amulet
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature