In the fall of 1756, a foreigner saw too much; and it became impossible to ignore. Érica Brown is a young history teacher in her 80s, passionate about Scottish history and mystical things. One afternoon at the monthly meeting of the Ladies Literary Club at Hatchards bookstore, a mysterious volume transports her beyond the straight to the Scottish Highlands, in the midst of the Samhain festival, surrounded by torches, fog, and eyes that see her as a threat... moreIn the fall of 1756, a foreigner saw too much; and it became impossible to ignore. Érica Brown is a young history teacher in her 80s, passionate about Scottish history and mystical things. One afternoon at the monthly meeting of the Ladies Literary Club at Hatchards bookstore, a mysterious volume transports her beyond the straight to the Scottish Highlands, in the midst of the Samhain festival, surrounded by torches, fog, and eyes that see her as a threat. Disoriented in a harsh era marked by the scars of war, she is captured by the warriors of the MacRae clan and taken to the castle, suspected of espionage, until she saves the life of the Laird's half-brother and irreversibly changes her destiny. Robert MacRae, the clan chief, is torn between honor and the weight of an oath made to his father. He should condemn the Englishwoman to protect his people. .. but something about her disturbs him, challenges him, attracts him, beyond his gratitude for saving his half-brother. In an unexpected gesture, as a way to protect her, he announces before everyone an engagement that no one expected, least of all the woman forced to accept it. Married hastily after Samhain, Érica and Robert live amid mistrust, silent tension, fragile loyalties, and secrets that haunt the castle. What began as an obligation gradually transforms into something deeper, more intense, and impossible to avoid. Amidst the mountain mist and the shadows of betrayal within the clan, love will emerge like a stubborn burning slowly, but strong enough to span centuries. Thus, among dry leaves, mysticism, sharp swords, and resilient hearts, a passion is born that defies time, logic, and pride. A story to sigh over, feel, and that some souls recognize each other even before the first touch. .. and that when destiny calls, no amount of time can silence it. NOTICE TO READERS OF AN UNEXPECTED LADY. If you have read An Unexpected Lady and were enchanted by the lightness and romantic atmosphere of spring, you will notice that this second book has a different atmosphere; and that is part of the proposal of the series The Seasons of Time. Autumn is another color, another breath, and another feeling. Time Travel Seasons of Time. Book 01: An Unexpected Lady (Spring). Book 02: The Englishwoman and the Rebel Highlander (Autumn). less
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