Inheriting Scotland

ISBN: 0595256082

Author: Alsop, Theresa

Condition: New

Product DescriptionSell it! That's the solution ambitious young American John Douglas has in mind as he travels to Scotland to spend the required thirty days residency necessary to inherit Lochar Castle. Upon his arrival, local historian Nora Kennedy tells him of the castle's fabled "secret room". Legend has it that the room contains the history of the Douglas clan, complete with artifacts from ancient times to the present. Together they search for the room.Travel with John as he experiences the magic of the Faire Folk. Welcvm Freindis is a tale of treachery and deception. Sir Woody and the Thief embark on a quirky quest. Score an eagle with Hannah Douglas as she plays an outlawed round of gowf (golf) in The Match. Swashbuckler Jack Douglas must rescue his brother from the Corbie's Nest. Unravel a conspiracy as Annora Douglas learns of family treachery in The Silver Horses. Experience religious persecution with Sir Iain Douglas in The Tailor's Shears. Beatrice Douglas sets out to deliver crucial documents to General Washington in The Luck of the Sixpence. Romp through Georgian England with Charlie Douglas as he attempts to catch a spy in Heart of a Douglas. Shiver at Patrick Douglas' encounter with a vampire in The Baobhan Sithe. Mingi follows Sir Henry Douglas up the Amazon in search of the secret of eternal youth. Twice Lost follows Samuel Douglas's struggle to choose between his wife and his only brother. Inheriting Scotland follows John as, with Nora's help, he finds the meaning of love and family ties.About the AuthorFor its annual publication, the Queens Writers Group selected thirteen of its most engaging and diverse stories. Coming from all walks of life, the group is centered in Charlotte, North Carolina.