One Night in Scotland

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 Includes excerpts from: Scandal in Scotland. Aberdeenshire, Scotland May 12, 1822 The inn’s wide oak door slammed open, the icy wind swirling snow across the uneven, rough plank floor. Almost as one, the inhabitants of the room looked at the newcomer, a heavily bundled-up young lady obviously offended by the dire weather. Shivering from head to toe, Mary Hurst grabbed the door with both gloved hands and struggled to close it. Her maid appeared and they finally secured the door, both panting from the effort. “Thank you, Abigail.” “Ye’re welcome, miss.” Abigail rubbed her arms and looked around the room with interest. “Gor’, miss, there do be a lot o’ folks in this establishment.” Mary undid the scarf that covered her chin and ears from the harsh elements and blinked at the gazes locked upon her. The harsh weather had driven all other travelers inside the only available inn on this particular stretch of long and lonely Scottish roadway. Mary stepped through the wide arch that led to the common room. “I’ve never been so cold in all of my life.” Abigail rubbed her gloved hands together. “Aye, ’tis as cold as a witch’s teat!” Mary’s face warmed to a hot burn as the two farmers and a well-bundled tradesman who sat around a table by the window guffawed. A clergyman who sat at the long buffet table sent Abigail a hard stare before he hunkered down over his plate. Meanwhile, in the far corner, two rough-looking laborers chuckled boisterously, winking when Mary sent a reprimanding glance their way. “Abigail, please watch your language.” Unabashed, Abigail grinned. “Aye, miss.” She unwound her muffler and looked about the room with interest, her broad face brightening with an even broader smile. “Gor’, miss, do look at all the gentlemans !” Mary turned a stern stare on her enthusiastic maid. “Abigail, ladies do not stare in admiration at strangers. So let’s not look at all of the gentlemen.” Abigail’s smile dimmed. “Very well, miss, but—” “No ‘buts.’” Mary removed her scarf, shaking off the melting snow. As she did so, she caught the gaze of the final occupant of the taproom. Dressed head to toe in unrelenting black, the man sat in the only chair beside the crackling fireplace. Larger than any other man in the room, he had broad shoulders and long legs that made even the heavy chair seem too small. He was still wrapped in his coat and a heavy muffler partially concealed his face. That was a pity, for he had a most striking appearance: dark hair that fell over a noble brow; a strong, acquiline nose; and pale green eyes that caught and held her gaze. Abigail said in an audible whisper, “Miss, I thought we wasn’t supposed to stare at the gentlemans.” Mary’s face burned, certain that the man had heard her maid’s unwelcome comment, but he merely favored them both with an indifferent glance before turning his gaze back to the snapping fire, his face a study of disdainful boredom. Piqued by such an obvious dismissal, Mary turned her back on the stranger and yanked off her wool-lined gloves. It was a most inhospitable welcome. There were no avai...

Product details

• Authors: Karen Hawkins
• Publisher: Pocket Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 20.11.2010
• EAN: 9781439175897
• ISBN: 978-1-4391-7589-7
• No. of pages: 335
• Dimensions: 105 mm x 172 mm x 24 mm
• Series: The Hurst Amulet; The Hurst Amulet
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature