In the autumn of 1756, a foreign woman saw too much—and became impossible to ignore. Érica Brown is a young History professor from the 1980s, passionate about Scottish history and all things mystical. One afternoon, during the monthly meeting of the Ladies Literary reading club at Hatchards bookstore, a mysterious volume transports her beyond its directly to the Scottish Highlands during the Samhain festival, surrounded by torches, mist, and gazes that see her as a threat... moreIn the autumn of 1756, a foreign woman saw too much—and became impossible to ignore. Érica Brown is a young History professor from the 1980s, passionate about Scottish history and all things mystical. One afternoon, during the monthly meeting of the Ladies Literary reading club at Hatchards bookstore, a mysterious volume transports her beyond its directly to the Scottish Highlands during the Samhain festival, surrounded by torches, mist, and gazes that see her as a threat. Disoriented in a harsh era scarred by war, she's captured by MacRae clan warriors and taken to the castle, suspected of espionage—until she saves the Laird's half-brother's life and irreversibly changes her fate. Robert MacRae, the clan chief, lives torn between honor and the weight of an oath made to his father. He should condemn the Englishwoman to protect his people. .. but there's something about her that stirs something deep within him, beyond gratitude for saving his half-brother. In an unexpected gesture to protect her, he announces before everyone an engagement no one expected—least of all the woman forced to accept it. Hastily married 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 resist. Amid the mountain mist and shadows of betrayal within the clan, love emerges like a defiant burning slowly, but strong enough to cross centuries. Thus, among fallen leaves, mysticism, sharpened swords, and guarded hearts, a passion is born that defies time, logic, and pride. A story to sigh over, feel, and believe that some souls recognize each other even before the first touch. .. and that when destiny calls, no amount of time can silence it. NOTICE FOR READERS OF Una Dama Inesperada. If you've read Una Dama Inesperada and fell in love with the lightness and romantic atmosphere of spring, you'll notice this second book brings a different atmosphere—and that's part of the Las Estaciones del Tiempo series concept. Autumn is another color, another breath, and another feeling. less