One Sweet Moment - Brossura

Maggie Craig

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0992641128 ISBN 13: 9780992641122

Casa editrice: Alligin Books, 2015

Riassunto

Romance noir, a coming-of-age story and a love letter to old Edinburgh from the pen of an accomplished and acclaimed Scottish author: Listed by the Scottish Book Trust in their "15 Romantic Novels Set in Scotland." "A big, huge, romantic story." BBC Radio Scotland Edinburgh, 1822. In the glittering New Town, the Scottish capital is fast transforming itself into the Athens of the North. Catriona Dunbar lives in the dank and dangerous Old Town, where she and her young brother Andrew are slaves in all but name to their grasping aunt and lecherous uncle. Proud and determined, Kate dreams of escape for Andrew and herself, a dream that may come true when she meets handsome medical student Richard Hope. Their love meets horrified opposition from Richard's wealthy upper-class parents, while Kate's scheming uncle sees an opportunity for easy money. Richard and Kate's poignant and touching romance plays out against the richly-imagined colour and pageantry of King George IV's historical visit to Edinburgh in 1822 and culminates in the heart-stopping drama of the Great Fire of Edinburgh of 1824. A vibrant love letter to old Edinburgh, Maggie Craig's One Sweet Moment brings to life another time while skilfully weaving a tale of love and loss.

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Recensione:

Ladies, set aside a whole evening because stopping isn't an option for this incredibly evocative, heart-wrenching story that asks whether love can conquer all. --Shari Low, Daily Record.

A big, huge romantic story, with a totally heart-melting ending. --Clare English, BBC Radio Scotland.

...a bloody good novel and a very satisfying read. --Bill Kirton, Scottish crime writer.

L'autore:

Maggie Craig is a historian and published Scottish writer. She has written three full-length works on Scottish history, including the acclaimed Damn Rebel Bitches: The Women of the 45. She has also published several page-turning historical novels set in her native Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Her works also include numerous magazine and newspaper articles, mostly on Scottish history. Before turning to full-time writing, she worked as a translator and Blue Badge Scottish Tourist Guide. A popular speaker around Scotland s libraries and book festivals, Maggie served two terms on the Society of Authors in Scotland committee.

Her most recent novel, Gathering Storm, is a tale of Jacobite intrigue and romance in 1740s Edinburgh. The sequel, Dance to the Storm, will be published in the spring of 2016.

Maggie Craig and her husband have two children and live in the north of Scotland. She is a devoted tea drinker and keen amateur photographer.

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• Editore: Alligin Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0992641128
• ISBN 13: 9780992641122
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 568